âThe Way Forward will help every reader master their own challengesâthis is a must-read book!â âAdmiral Bill McRaven, U.S. Navy (Retired) and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed
American Sniper meets Make Your Bed in these life lessons from decorated United States service members and New York Times bestselling authors Robert OâNeill and Dakota Meyerâan in-depth, fearless, and ultimately redemptive account of what it takes to survive and thrive on battlefields from Afghanistan and Iraq to our daily lives, and how the perils of war help us hold onto our humanity.
Rob OâNeill and Dakota Meyer are two of the most decorated and recognized US service members: OâNeill killed the worldâs most wanted man, Osama bin Laden, and Meyer was the first living Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. But beyond their actions and courage in combat, OâNeill and Meyer also have much in common in civilian life: they are both sought-after public speakers, advocates for veterans, and share a non-PC sense of humor. Combining the best of military memoirs and straight-talking self-help, The Way Forward alternates between OâNeillâs and Meyerâs perspectives, looking back with humor at even the darkest war stories, and sharing lessons they learned along the way.
The Way Forward presents OâNeill and Meyerâs philosophy in combat and life. This isnât a book about the glory of war and combat, but one about facing your enemies, some who are flesh and blood and some that are not: Your thoughts. Your doubts. Your boredom and your regrets. From Robâs dogged repetition at the free throw line of his childhood basketball court to Dakotaâs pursuit of EMT and firefighter credentials to aid accident victims, these two American heroes turn their experiences into valuable lessons for every reader.
Gritty and down-to-earth, OâNeill and Meyer tell their stories with candor and vulnerability to help readers handle stress, tackle their biggest obstacles, and exceed their expectations of themselves, while keeping lifeâs battles in perspective with a sense of humor.
