Author(s): Emerson, Clint

Biography

As part of a cutting-edge program in the Navy, Clint Emerson came of age when war was rapidly changing, forcing him to became a new kind of hybrid soldier and spy who specialized in improvisation, recon, subterfuge, and surveillance. Now known for his 100 Deadly Skills series, Clint shows what boots-on-the-ground necessities these skills were born from, a battlefield where MacGyvering everyday objects into working spyware was routine. He recounts everything from his early days stealthily taking out pirates in the Middle East to later going behind enemy lines at the height of the Iraq War, developing techniques along the way that his fellow SEALs would refer to as "special shit." An explosive portrayal of modern warfare, The Right Kind of Crazy also explores the darker side of being an elite warrior, the adrenaline-seeking attitude that makes for great soldiers on the battlefield but not always great men at home. In this darkly funny, honest, and thrilling account of his life, Clint Emerson shows what it takes to become one of the select operatives who tackle the highest-risk assignments and brings new meaning to keeping America safe by whatever means necessary. Book jacket.