Way of the warrior kid

from wimpy to warrior the Navy SEAL way

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Jocko Willink: Way of the warrior kid (2017)

182 pages

English language

Published Sept. 30, 2017

ISBN:
978-1-250-15107-0
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OCLC Number:
968648261

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4 stars (1 review)

Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc's life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn't swim. But what was most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson, the class bully, who calls himself the 'King of the Jungle.' When Marc's mother tells him that his Uncle Jake is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a for real, super-cool Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan.

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4 stars

I have read some of Jocko's other books. I really don't relate to the ultra-testosterone fill war stories, but he has good ways to think about business leadership. So this way available from the library audiobook selection, so I finished in one day's commute.

I really struggle with how to prepare my kids for the challenges of life (build grit) and still have them feel unconditionally loved. Those are not mutually exclusive, but I think they they feel that way to kids. Being homebound during COVID-19, doesn't help.

Like Jocko's other books, this one is not especially well-written, but I am going to give it to my 11 year old son specifically specifically to use as a context for a more nuanced conversation about effort, personally reasonability, and goals.

We'll see how it goes.

Subjects

  • United States. Navy. SEALs
  • Uncles
  • Middle schools
  • Bullying in schools
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Fiction
  • United States