The Right Kind of Crazy: My Life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative, and Boy Scout from Hell

Having read this author’s previous book (100 deadly skills: Survival Edition), which I loved, when I saw this 295 page soft cover volume (The right kind of crazy: My life as a Navy SEAL, covert operative and boy scout from hell by Clint Emerson) on Amazon I just had to buy it. As soon as I received this book I began reading it and could not put it down. I loved it. It is an action packed true story of Clint Emerson filled with fascinating stories about his adventurous and complex life. This book is about the "good, the bad and the ugly" life as a U.S. Navy SEAL. The raw realistic real world dialogue of the author makes for a fun read. It also has several fantastic illustrations which I loved. This excellent book is organized into two parts. Part one covers night movements, a boy scout in the desert, magic tricks, see ya! Hooyah, the greatest brotherhood on Earth, big ships, big ship, little ship, live tissue training and ground warfare. The second part deals with squirrel world, little green boat, back to school, mixed signals, a Danish rabbit stew, pirates and big fish, we got him, homecomings, friends and enemies, brain tissue, escape the wolf, and social engineering. If you like the raw and honest “tell it like it really is” approach in writing a true life story this is a must book to read. It is not for the squeamish. I loved this book. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical Principles of the most effective Combatives Systems).

Clint is a good storyteller. He has a lot of great anecdotes from his career and some very funny editorial comments about Pentagon adminstrators. I loved it.

For me, this book both demystified SEALs to an extent, while still cementing their status as upper echelon warriors. And the author's contributions to fighting the war on terror as an operative made for some fascinating story-telling. I laughed and cringed in equal measure (overweight SEAL on a bucket; will never unsee that). The writing was conversational and quotable, full of funny tidbits I can only describe as "Clint-isms" (i.e. Kremlin-sponsored retirement party; that one was in the epilogue, but there were so many others. It's just the freshest on my mind). I thought it would take me longer to read this book, but the story kept me turning pages. I'm probably going to check out his "100 skills" books now and fantasize about wiping out dangerous criminals as a violent nomad.

Fantastic! If you love 100 Deadly Skills (either edition) or his predecessor book Escape the Wolf, you'll have undoubtedly wondered about the SEAL behind the pages, his bio, his actual name, etc. And you mind find yourself stalking him on Instagram for entertaining content. This is Clint's story. Although several sets of genitals were harmed along the way, and you'll find the liberal use of the F bomb as a verb, adjective, and noun, it's a super great read. It might not make the Accelerated Reader list at your child's school, but The Right Kind of Crazy will give you a healthy dose of life led by someone with motivation and persistence. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was a bit sad to come to the end. It left me wondering why I too hadn't been an operator instead opting for such ridiculous notions as graduate school! I can't seem to scroll back up and proof read what I've tapped out on my smartphone so BLUF: buy the book and read it cover to cover. Then go make a sugar cookie.

Interesting book. Not a lot of information about his missions but a good insight into what makes a SEAL.

This guy is getting some bad reviews. I am not certain why! This was a good book! He is a retired Navy Seal for heavens sake! He has written 3 books and a book especially to help TBI victims which he is himself. Why is he a TBI you might ask? Because he was protecting our country. I would question a special ops trained individual who could write at Steven King level. Take a ride with this guy through his life. Find out what makes him a navel seal. What makes him so good at what he does. Enjoy it! I sure did. I also enjoyed his survival books. I also enjoyed his website the violentnomad.com

What is the point of writing a book that’s heavily redacted??? You want to tell your story and expect people to buy your book and to believe you At least treat us with respect!!! You want to protect secrets and identities or places then write fiction or leave it out . You expect folks to take you seriously?? Better you stick to doing drawings. It may be a good story or maybe even the truth but I’m don’t feel that I got my money’s worth. Folks who have done more have written better books and even said they had to change places and names !!! I think this a all a ploy to sound exciting or give the impression that it’s super secret. Even Dick Marcinko and others showed the readers more respect.

Everything Clint does is great. All of his books are fantastic, and The Right Kind of Crazy showcases that ten fold! He kills it on the Warrior Network, and he kills it in his autobiography. His story and story telling ability are deserving of a film adaptation or limited series. There's enough wit in his pinky to kill his enemy, and the fluid and fun narrative of his book makes it easy to read and hard to put down!

If you’re looking for the quintessential SEAL autobiography, this isn’t for you. 20 years in special forces has taken its toll and Clint’s writing is often cynical and exasperated but also funny and self deprecating. He’s brutally honest about his failings and owns responsibility for them. He’s certainly no angel but, if he was, would we really want to read the book? Sure there’s a lot of masturbation, hazing, sex and weird stories. If that offends you or you’re still tied to mummy’s apron strings, move right along. I think those that enjoy the book probably share the same kind of perverted thoughts as Clint. I mean, who doesn’t picture people naked at some point in their lives? The book doesn’t give away spy secrets or go into depth about SEAL operations. However, it gives an in depth look at Clint’s childhood and the behaviours and experiences that shaped him into who he is today. I think he’s walked a fine line in his deeds and was sensible to be good at being bad on the right side of the law! I read this over several months. It’s easy to pick up and put down. I’ve re-read several parts and taken what I needed from them. The redacted commentary by Clint was some of the funniest bits. Definitely somebody you could imagine sitting around a fire with and being both horrified and enthralled by his stories.

Buy 10.

Livre sympa d’un ancien Seal racontant quelque-unes de ses missions.

Truly liked the way Clint Emerson doesn’t hold back and tells it how it is. Enjoyed every page.

A small look into the life of a navy seal. Very interesting read with Clint's twisted sense of humour thrown in - a great read