Fearless

The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown

By: Eric Blehm

Narrated by: Robert Petkoff

Go deep into SEAL Team SIX, straight to the heart of one of its most legendary operators.

When Navy SEAL Adam Brown woke up on March 17, 2010, he didn’t know he would die that night in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan—but he was ready. In a letter to his children, not meant to be seen unless the worst happened, he wrote, “I’m not afraid of anything that might happen to me on this earth, because I know no matter what, nothing can take my spirit from me.”

Fearless is the story of a man of extremes, whose courage and determination were fueled by faith, family, and the love of a woman. It’s about a man who waged a war against his own worst impulses, including drug addiction, and persevered to reach the top tier of the U.S. military. In a deeply personal and absorbing chronicle, Fearless reveals a glimpse inside the SEAL Team SIX brotherhood, and presents an indelible portrait of a highly trained warrior whose final act of bravery led to the ultimate sacrifice.

Adam Brown was a devoted man who was an unlikely hero but a true warrior, described by all who knew him as…fearless.

“As a rule, we don’t endorse books or movies or anything regarding the command where I work—and Adam Brown worked—but as the author writes in Fearless, ‘you have to know the rules, so you know when to bend or break them.’ This is one of those times. Read this book. Period. It succeeds where all the others have failed.”—SEAL Team SIX Operator

©2012 Eric Blehm (P)2024 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

New York Times bestseller

CBA bestseller

ECPA bestseller

“As a rule, we don’t endorse books or movies or anything regarding the command where I work—and Adam Brown worked—but as the author writes in Fearless, ‘you have to know the rules, so you know when to bend or break them.’ This is one of those times. Read this book. Period. It succeeds where all the others have failed.”—Anonymous SEAL Team SIX Operator

“Adam Brown’s zest for life led him down a few dark alleys and more than one dead end. Kind-hearted and wild, Adam led a life that lacked direction. God, a woman, and the U.S. Navy gave it to him. Fearless is a love story...several love stories: a man for his woman, a warrior for his team, parents for kids, and soldiers for their country. There is no greater love than that a man lay down his life for his friends. Be warned—reading Fearless will change the way you see the world.”—Stu Weber, veteran Green Beret, pastor, and author of Tender Warrior

“When people know they are going to die, often their one regret is that they didn’t say ‘I love you’ enough. Adam Brown never had to worry. His life was about love: love of God, family, friends, country, his fellow SEALs, and the Afghan children who worshipped him. In his latest book, Fearless, Eric Blehm does a marvelous and moving job uncovering the man—the men—beneath the SEAL mythology of elite, rock-hard warriors, renowned for their courage and skill. The SEALs in Fearless hug their children, seek comfort from their wives, wear Batman briefs, answer to names like Big Bird and Fozzy, mourn lost buddies, and risk their lives to rescue civilians from the field of fire. This is a stirring, revelatory, heartbreaking story.”—James Campbell, author of The Last Frontiersman and Ghost Mountain Boys

Sacrifice

This story evokes every emotion and embodies the warrior spirit of the American attitude that many of us can only dream of. Well done Chief. A life well lived.

A book for you, your kids, and your family

This is one of the best books I’ve ever listened too. I am a fan of our military men and women especially the elite war fighters. This book is different. Way more human and entangles real life struggles with the pursuit of being an elite human and operator. A SEAL told me to read this book. For that I am grateful.

A very inspiring life!

Adam’s story will inspire you to live life to its greatest potential! Thank-you for sharing his testimony!

Never gets old.

This book was suggested via the leader of Fearless Rock. Being an Arkansan, Veteran, Father, Brother, Son and Husband...I wish I had his story growing up. My brother and I made a trip to his statue in Veterans Park. This man's life is the best testimony.

Perseverance and dedication to God, family, and country.

Love the book on how he was constantly overcoming life’s obstacles. Great protector, husband and father. I loved his Arkansas pride as well. I come from there so I get it.😄

Pleasantly Surprised

I randomly pick this one, looking for a biography. Let me just say it was surprising! I don't have enough adjectives to come close to describing it. All I will say is let this story surprise you too. You'll be glad you did. I know I am. Get this one!

I got it

Amazing book on why you should go another day and refuse to give up even at your worst moments.

Best Book I’ve Read This Year!

Amazing book! The story of Adam Brown is absolutely incredible. This book was so well written and did a fantastic job of honoring this warrior’s Legacy. Thank you for writing this divinely inspired book. God willing it brings comfort to those in need and the saving grace of Jesus to all who read it.

Courage and Self Challenging

I really enjoyed the story of a true life hero, brother in arms and a child of our living God. Thank you for challenging each and everyone of us to live by faith.

Inspirational, True, and striking realities to contend with

Fearless is told well and leaves you crying often at the tragedy in Adam Brown's love and his family. Their endurance to persevere in faith and physical and spiritual hardship brought so much good to the world. Great book for young adults beginning to understand the world.