The Making of a Navy SEAL: Brandon Webb’s Memoir for Young Adults
Memoir Adults: The Making of a Navy SEAL is Brandon Webb’s account of becoming a Navy SEAL sniper and later training special operations snipers, presented for young adult readers. The ebook listing highlights his training, combat experiences, and instructor career.
At a glance
- A young adult adaptation of Webb’s life story, based on his adult bestseller The Red Circle.
- Covers his own Navy special operations and sniper training, combat tours, and later work as an instructor.
- The listing describes his role in developing sniper training standards and teaching other military snipers.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A clear focus on both the author’s path through training and his later instructional career.
- The listed grade level and reading age make the intended young adult audience explicit.
- Digital reading features include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
13 specifications| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 25, 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 258 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1466878334 |
| File size | 2.0 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Grade level | 8 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Reading age | 13 - 18 years |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers aged 13–18 interested in military memoirs and Navy SEAL training.
- Young adult readers looking for a personal account of overcoming adversity and becoming an instructor.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a comprehensive history of the Navy SEALs rather than an individual memoir.
- Readers who want an adult edition rather than a young adult adaptation.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and well written, with some readers finding it a quick, accessible read for younger audiences. Other reported feedback calls the purchase a ripoff, so value perceptions are mixed. The accessible reading features and stated teen audience may suit younger readers, but the listing does not establish why customers were disappointed.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the story and writing, and describe it as an easy read suited to younger readers.
Negative themes
- Some customers describe the purchase as a ripoff and advise against spending money on it.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback is favorable about the reading experience but includes clear dissatisfaction with perceived value.
Frequently asked questions
What is this book about?
It recounts Brandon Webb’s journey through Navy special operations and sniper training, his combat tours, and his later work as a sniper instructor.
Who is the intended audience?
The listing presents this edition for young adults and gives a reading age of 13–18 years and grade level 8–12.
Is this an ebook?
The supplied details list a 2.0 MB file and ebook reading features including screen-reader support, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
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