Eric Greitens The Warrior's Heart

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The Warrior’s Heart The autobiography “The Warrior’s Heart” by Eric Greitens is about passion and reveals that the only way change is made is through passion and hard work. The book is also about strength and reveals that dedication, willingness, and attitude is what it takes to be a real man. In one part of the book, Eric spends a few years in Rwanda volunteering and photographing refugee camps. When the reality of the terrible conditions of the country hit Eric, he feels compelled to join the Navy SEALs. Eric says that “the strong often needed to protect the weak...rather than talking about what should be done, I should do it,” (p.140). Joining the Navy is Eric’s way of directing his passion and hard work because he learns that in order
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