Fortitude
American Resilience in the Era of Outrage
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Publisher Description
Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life meets Jocko Willink and Leif Babin's Extreme Ownership in this tough-love leadership book from a Navy SEAL and rising star in Republican politics.
In 2012, on his third tour of duty, an improvised explosive device left Dan Crenshaw's right eye destroyed and his left blinded. Only through the careful hand of his surgeons, and what doctors called a miracle, did Crenshaw's left eye recover partial vision. And yet, he persevered, completing two more deployments. Why? There are certain stories we tell ourselves about the hardships we face—we can become paralyzed by adversity or we can adapt and overcome. We can be fragile or we can find our fortitude. Crenshaw delivers a set of lessons to help you do just that.
Most people's everyday challenges aren't as extreme as surviving combat, and yet our society is more fragile than ever: exploding with outrage, drowning in microaggressions, and devolving into divisive mob politics. The American spirit—long characterized by grit and fortitude—is unraveling. We must fix it.
That's exactly what Crenshaw accomplishes with Fortitude. This book isn't about the problem, it's about the solution. And that solution begins with each and every one of us. We must all lighten up, toughen up, and begin treating our fellow Americans with respect and grace.
Fortitude is a no-nonsense advice book for finding the strength to deal with everything from menial daily frustrations to truly difficult challenges. More than that, it is a roadmap for a more resilient American culture. With meditations on perseverance, failure, and finding much-needed heroes, the book is the antidote for a prevailing "safety culture" of trigger warnings and safe spaces. Interspersed with lessons from history and psychology is Crenshaw's own story of how an average American kid from the Houston suburbs went from war zones to the halls of Congress—and managed to navigate his path with a sense of humor and an even greater sense that, no matter what anyone else around us says or does, we are in control of our own destiny.
Customer Reviews
Sufferings fortify us.
Book Review: Fortitude by Dan Crenshaw
Dan Crenshaw’s Fortitude is a compelling and unapologetic memoir that blends raw personal struggle with a resolute call for resilience and conservative Christian values. As a Navy SEAL who lost his mother to cancer in childhood and an eye in Afghanistan, Crenshaw draws on profound hardships to craft a philosophy of courage, personal responsibility, and faith in God’s divine plan. His Christian worldview—that God gifts us opportunities and circumstances to navigate—anchors the book, offering a roadmap for thriving in a polarized world.
Crenshaw sharply critiques the outrage culture prevalent among leftists, singling out figures like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who, as he argues, weaponize blame, racial divisions, and guilt over America’s historical sins, such as slavery, to rally support from the disenfranchised. He rejects this victimhood ideology that casts society as oppressed versus oppressors, instead championing self-empowerment and the seizure of God-given opportunities. As a conservative, I share Crenshaw’s view that life is inherently unfair and that chasing perfect equity is a fantasy. God never promised fairness, but He calls us to lead moral lives, with Jesus—whose own life was marked by suffering and obedience to the Father—as our perfect role model. Crenshaw’s message echoes King Solomon’s wisdom: we must be grateful for our lot, finding contentment and happiness in our earthly journey.
Fortitude is both inspiring and timely, especially in light of the conservative resurgence reflected in Donald Trump’s victory on November 5, 2024, which signaled widespread support for values like Crenshaw’s. His poignant dedication to his late mother underscores the personal stakes of his convictions. For those who believe our duty is to live obediently and morally, rejecting complaints in the face of Jesus’ sacrifices, this book is a rallying cry to counter divisive ideologies with strength, gratitude, and faith.