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Every book Jason Redman recommended on podcasts
Jason Redman’s most recommended books
- In the kingdom of ice by Hampton Sides
- Becoming by Michelle Obama
- A Treatise Explanatory of a New System of Naval, Military and Political Telegraphic Communication of General Application, in which a Comprehensive Numerical Dictionary ... Es Applied by John Macdonald, Ferdinand Hand
- Forrest Gump by Winston Groom
Jason C. Redman is an American retired naval officer and U.S. Navy SEAL. He is the founder and spokesperson of the nonprofit organization Wounded Wear and the author of the memoir The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader and Overcome: Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America's Toughest Warriors. During podcast appearances, Redman recommended Hampton Sides' book The Kingdom of Ice, noting that he read it to help build grit and resilience through accounts of extreme historical endurance and hardship. He also discussed several other books, including Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming, which mentioned a viral sign posted on his hospital door, and Winston Groom's Forrest Gump, which he referenced when reflecting on his early fears of becoming a broken veteran. Additionally, hosts on the show quoted from Redman's own books, The Trident and Overcome, while discussing his recovery and interactions with teammates after sustaining injuries.
Books recommended by Jason Redman
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In the kingdom of ice
Hampton Sides' The Kingdom of Ice is a gripping historical account that chronicles the ill-fated USS Jeanette polar expedition and the extraordinary physical endurance required of its crew.
Recommended“I just finished reading this book called Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides. And it is about the trek to the North Pole in uh I believe 1779.”
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Becoming
Becoming is a widely discussed memoir by Michelle Obama that details her life, public journey, and transition through various stages, including her time as First Lady of the United States.
Discussed“Secretary Robert Gates wrote about it. Uh, first lady Michelle Obama wrote about it twice in her book, uh, Becoming Michelle, sent me a handwritten note on how much it moved her.”
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A Treatise Explanatory of a New System of Naval, Military and Political Telegraphic Communication of General Application, in which a Comprehensive Numerical Dictionary ... Es Applied
This is a historical work detailing various communication systems and methods.
Recommended“I just finished reading this book called Kingdom of ice by hand from sides and it is about the Trek to the North Pole in I believe 1779”
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Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump is a critically acclaimed 1986 novel by Winston Groom that follows the extraordinary, eventful life of an Alabama native with a unique perspective on a turbulent era of American history.
Discussed“am I going to be like Lieutenant Dan from the movie Forrest Gump you know the beginning of the movie hookers and booze Lieutenant Dan”
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Overcome
Overcome by Jason Redman is a leadership and self-help guide that translates the demanding tactics used by America's elite warriors into actionable strategies for crushing personal and professional adversity.
Discussed“This is from um from your book uh when you when you were talking to gill who was the one who was answering the questions for you uh your wife has been notified I spoke to her myself I try to not I want to thank him but the trach of my wired job preclude that Gil then adds a”
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The Trident
The Trident by Jason Redman and John Bruning is a gripping memoir detailing Redman's journey as a Navy SEAL, his severe battlefield injuries, and his ultimate path to physical and psychological recovery.
Discussed“I remember I read from your book your opening line was um hi I'm Jay How you doing can I buy you a drink I cringed at my lack of wit and charm and the weakest pickup line ever What the hell That's the best I've got”
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Books Jason Redman wrote
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Other mentions (5: passing, ad reads, own books)
“for those that may be familiar with that if you've seen that movie or watched or read Marcus's book we had him on the show last last August with his brother”
“secretary Robert Gates wrote about it”
“right now we are working on um uh we're almost done with a relationship book called Invincible marriage”
“I never intended to write a book what what happened how the Trident came to be was during all those surgeries”
“the publisher for overcome was like Hey you know do you want us to write New York Times bestseller on overcome”