The Warrior Elite: The Forging of SEAL Class 228 Audiobook, by Dick Couch Play Audiobook Sample

The Warrior Elite: The Forging of SEAL Class 228 Audiobook

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Read By: Arthur Morey Publisher: Tantor Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781452673691

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

10

Longest Chapter Length:

142:03 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

21:08 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

77:17 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

12

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Publisher Description

With a postscript describing SEAL efforts in Afghanistan, The Warrior Elite takes you into the toughest, longest, and most relentless military training in the world.

What does it take to become a Navy SEAL? What makes talented, intelligent young men volunteer for physical punishment, cold water, and days without sleep? In The Warrior Elite, former Navy SEAL Dick Couch documents the process that transforms young men into warriors. SEAL training is the distillation of the human spirit, a tradition-bound ordeal that seeks to find men with character, courage, and the burning desire to win at all costs, men who would rather die than quit.

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"This is a truly awe-inspiring book. It reads almost like a newspaper article, but keeps you interested and captivated. It is about a Navy SEAL class going thru BUD/S training. The author follows the trainees around through each phase and describes the training. Really interesting and easy to read."

— Jessica (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Couch has written an exceptionally nuanced and insighful book.”

    — Washington Post Book World
  • "The Warrior Elite is the first book that captures how the SEAL spirit is tempered. It reveals all the grit, sweat, mud, and blood of BUD/S training—real-time, down and dirty. This is a must-[listen] if you want to know what becoming a virtual warrior is all about.”

    — Jesse Ventura, actor and author
  • Couch has written an exceptionally nuanced and insighful book.

    — Washington Post Book World
  • “A wonderful, thought-provoking book by Dick Couch and a quick study of human personalities; his conclusions are optimistic and uplifting.”

    — Vice Admiral James Stockdale (USN. Ret.)
  • “While Couch’s stylized macho prose…is nothing if not appropriate to the material, the superior element here is the empathy and texture within his character depictions, of the earnest, youthful trainees (many of whom sooner or later DOR) and the merciless yet knowing instructor cadre. An energetic read for sailors, SEALs, and the greater population of armchair SEALs.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

The Warrior Elite Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.25806451612903 out of 54.25806451612903 out of 54.25806451612903 out of 54.25806451612903 out of 54.25806451612903 out of 5 (4.26)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Have read this 3 or 4 times - very amazing group of men. "

    — Troy, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " from what I hear this is pretty accurate. Can't really understand the desire to do this, but impressive... "

    — Lynette, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fascinating account of what it takes to become a Navy SEAL. "

    — Bethany, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I ended up skimming the last few chapters. "

    — Kathleen, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting book about the training the navy SEALS endure to reach their final goal. "

    — Justin, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great glimpse into the training of Navy SEALS. The way that Dick writes is both intriguing and informative. HE lets you experience the pain and grit that the soon-to-be SEALS experience in their time there. It is even better in the fact that he went through the same training before. Great read "

    — Chuck, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book really helps you understand what it takes to be part of the most elite fighting force in the world. Ready to lead, ready to follow, never give up. "

    — Nicholas, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " a very good overview of BUD/S training. i enjoyed it a lot. i'll be interested to read the follow-up book. "

    — Shay, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Easily one of my favorite books; a must read for anyone planning on going to BUD/S or for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a SEAL (THE Warrior Elite). Whenever I feel weak, tired, or like bitching about life, I think of these guys and what it takes. "

    — J., 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Dick Couch is as brilliant of a writer is he is a hero. I love books that focus on the spirit, devotion, discipline and courage of special forces. So inspiring. This book was very well written. "

    — Mark, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent.. From Indoc to Graduation, Dick Crouch provides a riviting account of the BUD/s experience for Class 228. Highly recommend. "

    — Andrew, 10/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very insightful on the training of Navy Seals and how they cope mentally. "

    — Coleton, 10/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent! Numerous life lessons here. "

    — Debbi, 9/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's unbelieveable how hard these guys train. It's so extreme their immunity systems get compromised. And they never get enough sleep. But it's all worth it in the end when you get to blow up stuff. "

    — Paul, 8/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is for anyone who wants to get both a sense of SEAL life as well as a sense of what it truly means to persevere against incredible odds. "

    — Rabbi, 1/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A must read for any guys looking to try the SEAL challenge. "

    — John, 10/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Follows the class of 228 through BUDs training to become a seal...intense. "

    — Anne, 9/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " want to know what it takes to be a navy seal? Read this book! "

    — Erin, 9/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book, but I only gave it 3 stars because you need to be really interested in the SEALS to appreciate it. I kept getting lost at the end when he was talking about FTX because I have no experience in that and it was hard for me to imagine up on my own. "

    — Phoebe223, 3/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is book one of three. Very well written book that I did not want to put down. It is incredible to read what Navy Seals can go through. All three books are very good. "

    — Alan, 3/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great account of seal training "

    — Bryan, 1/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " If you ever wanted to be a Navy Seal this book will make you change your mind. As a former Navy guy I had a lot of understanding as to what was going on, but it's still good reading. "

    — Nikolaos, 12/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An overview written by an ex-SEAL of the current SEAL training regime. Interesting to see the journey taken to join one of the elite fighting Units in the western world. "

    — Terry, 8/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very insightful on the training of Navy Seals and how they cope mentally. "

    — Coleton, 7/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An engrossing account of a Navy SEAL training class, from start to finish. This book is a good companion to Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell because Luttrell is one of the students in the class covered by this book.I've decided I don't have what it takes to be a Navy SEAL. "

    — Leo, 6/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " want to know what it takes to be a navy seal? Read this book! "

    — Erin, 6/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting book about the training the navy SEALS endure to reach their final goal. "

    — Justin, 4/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A lot of the same thing over and over again, yet I still finished the book. If you are interested in the the Navy Seals and what it takes to become one, then you will like this book, otherwise it is a tedious read at times. "

    — Dan, 9/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought it was fascinating to see the physical and mental extremes it takes to become a Navy Seal. I definately have a new respect for these men. "

    — Jodi, 4/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " a very good overview of BUD/S training. i enjoyed it a lot. i'll be interested to read the follow-up book. "

    — Shay, 7/21/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Dick Couch is a good story teller. I'd recommend any of his books regarding the seal's as he was one! "

    — Markvallely, 6/22/2009

About Dick Couch

Dick Couch is a former Navy SEAL and CIA case officer, a combat veteran, and a New York Times bestselling author with more than a dozen books to his credit. During the global war on terror, Couch alone has been allowed to embed with the component commands of the US Special Operations Command. He alone has tracked the SEALs, Green Berets, Rangers, and Marine Special Operators as they train for war—and has written extensively about this training. After eight books of special-operations nonfiction, Act of Revenge marks his return to fiction.

About Arthur Morey

Arthur Morey has won three AudioFile Magazine “Best Of” Awards, and his work has garnered numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and placed him as a finalist for two Audie Awards. He has acted in a number of productions, both off Broadway in New York and off Loop in Chicago. He graduated from Harvard and did graduate work at the University of Chicago. He has won awards for his fiction and drama, worked as an editor with several book publishers, and taught literature and writing at Northwestern University. His plays and songs have been produced in New York, Chicago, and Milan, where he has also performed.