Warrior'S Creed
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The riveting story of how a young boy's upbringing with outlaw culture and charismatic role models forged him into an elite Marine and a decorated Pararescueman.
Don Rearden Book order
Don Rearden's writing is deeply rooted in his upbringing on the Alaskan tundra and the Yup'ik culture that shaped his worldview. His narratives often return to characters and stories from this remote landscape, aiming to illuminate the everyday struggles of life in rural Alaska, a place often perceived as mystical. A produced screenwriter and poet, Rearden's distinctive voice is influenced by the Alaskan wilderness and the teachings of his mentor, Daniel Quinn. His work is known for its compelling, suspenseful endings that leave a lasting impression.
- 2020
- 2017
Never Quit
From Alaskan Wilderness Rescues to Afghanistan Firefights as an Elite Special Ops PJ
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Never Quit is the true story of how Jimmy Settle, an Alaskan shoe store clerk, became a Special Forces Operator and war hero. After being shot in the head during a dangerous high mountain operation in the rugged Watapur Valley in Afghanistan, Jimmy returns to battle with his teammates for a heroic rescue, the bullet fragments stitched over and still in his skull. In a cross between a suicide rescue mission and an against-all-odds mountain battle, his team of PJs risk their lives again in an epic firefight. When his helicopter is hit and begins leaking fuel, Jimmy finds himself in the worst possible position as a rescue specialist―forced to leave members from his own team behind. Jimmy will have to risk everything to get back into the battle and bring back his brothers. From death-defying Alaskan wilderness training, wild rescues, and vicious battles against the Taliban and Al Qaeda, Never Quit is an explosive special operations memoir unlike any that has come before, and the true story of a man from humble beginnings who became an American hero.
