SEAL OF GOD

SEAL OF GOD by Chad Williams

SEAL of God is the moving autobiography of U.S. Navy SEAL, Chad Williams. As a high school student, Chad struggled to keep his focus on anything. He constantly pushed the limits and lived the high life until he made the decision to become a SEAL, one of the highest goals he could set for himself to achieve. When he shared his decision with his parents, they were both very concerned. His dad put him in touch with retired SEAL member and instructor, Scott Helvenston. Scott put Chad through intense training rigors to either flush him out or see if he had a chance at making it. After training together for seven months, Scott accepted a position with Blackwater USA as a highly-trained, private security guard working with the US military in Iraq. Without going into the details, a week and a half after Scott's deployment, Chad turned on the TV at home to see his mentor captured and executed gruesomely for the entire world to see. These actions solidified the path Chad was already on and sealed them with an anger that fueled the journey helping him push through every obstacle. Despite all of this, there remained a lingering, restless emptiness. Something was missing. That something was a relationship with Jesus Christ, and He had the perfect moment to touch Chad's life in a way that would forever change him.

SEAL of God is a great read for high schoolers and adults alike. Full of great wisdom from a guy who "appeared to have everything," this book will challenge readers no matter where they are in life.

HEADS UP - This is a military book. There are a few gruesome, but not gory, parts.

-The book discusses drinking at times and going to strip clubs, but no details are given about these events.