The Right Kind of Crazy: My Life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative, and Boy Scout from Hell Hardcover – November 12, 2019

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.

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).

Love the whole collection of Clint's! Each hikds value and are enjoyable enjoyable read.. Give them a look! Cheers all

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.

love this book recommend it

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.

Great American!

Maybe it’s a more real depiction of life as a SEAL, but it’s not written as well as others in the same niche. There’s lot’s of redactions that the author constantly blames on the government as it’s “not classified”, while I get the point of not wanting to change the story it just screws the reader and seems lazy.

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

Buy 10.

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.

This book promised a lot more. After reading it, I felt I paid for a book that had good parts blacked out.

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