Jaclyn’s Review: Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven

Make Your Bed
written by Admiral William H. McRaven
published by Grand Central Publishing, 2017

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Did I enjoy this book? Oh my goodness, I loved this book!!! It was short and to the point, which was great. The advice in the book applies to anyone, and the stories the author tells are really entertaining. This was initially a commencement speech for a college graduation, so the transcript of that is included at the end of the book. While the book expands on each point, the author doesn’t make the book overly long or drawn out.

 

 

Would I recommend it? Not only do I recommend it, I’ve started buying it and handing it out as gifts! Take a few minutes and read this, you won’t be disappointed!!
 

 

About the book – from Goodreads: If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university’s slogan, “What starts here changes the world,” he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.

Admiral McRaven’s original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life’s darkest moments.

 

 

 

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