The Way Forward is a biography of Robert O’Neill, the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden. In addition to recounting O’Neill’s military career, the book also discusses his struggles with depression and PTSD.O’Neill provides readers with insights into how he was able to overcome these challenges and achieve success in both his personal life and professional career.
For who is this book for ?
The Way Forward is for anyone who wants to learn more about Navy SEALs, leadership, and how to overcome adversity.
Pros :
- O’Neill is an incredibly impressive individual with a tremendous amount of life experience to share.
- Provides readers with insights into how to overcome challenges in their own lives.
- Offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous military operations in history.
Cons :
- The author spends too much time discussing his military career and not enough time talking about his struggles with depression and PTSD.
- The book is poorly written and contains numerous grammatical errors.
- The story is largely self-promotional, with O’Neill coming across as vain and arrogant
Learn more about the author
Robert O’Neill is a highly decorated Navy SEAL officer who has served in numerous combat deployments. He is the person who killed Osama bin Laden during Operation Neptune’s Spear. Since leaving the military, he has become an advocate for veteran mental health issues and suicide prevention.
Reader Reviews
“I picked up this book expecting a SEALs-eye view of the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound and what followed. I got that, but so much more. O’Neill’s vulnerabilities and strengths are on full display as is his struggle with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is not a man who is without flaws, but he has learned from them and grown into an incredibly successful individual. If you want to be inspired by someone who has faced down some of life’s biggest challenges and come out ahead, then read this book.”
“If you want to read one book this year that will give you an all-encompassing view of what it takes to be a Navy SEAL, then The Way Forward is the perfect choice. O’Neill shares his own personal journey from struggling with depression and PTSD after leaving the military, to ultimately becoming head of training for all West Coast SEAL teams. This is a powerful story of resilience that offers something valuable for everyone.”
“A great book about an amazing man who has lived an incredible life. It is full of wisdom and insight that can help us all live better lives.”
“The Way Forward is a captivating and insightful look into the life of Robert O’Neill, Navy SEAL and hero who killed Osama bin Laden. This intimate memoir provides readers with unparalleled insights not only into the challenges faced by those in the military but also by those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. With bravery, candor, and humor, O’Neill guides us through his experiences growing up homeless to becoming one of America’s most highly decorated veterans. As he shares his struggles and accomplishments alike, it becomes evident why he is known as The Lion of Fallujah – because like a lion he has faced down all challengers head on…and won.”
