Six Days of Impossible: Navy SEAL Hell Week - A Doctor Looks Back

I have read and purchased many books written by former Seals, such as D. Couch, H. Wasdin, M. Luttrell, R. O'Neill, B. Webb, J. Redman, just to name a few, and each one dedicated a chapter or two concerning their exploits during BUD/ S, specifically "HELL WEEK". They all adequately described the experience quite vividly leaving me with the satisfaction of learning pretty much everything I needed to know on what is required to make it through Hell Week, not to mention the weeks leading up to it. Boy, was I wrong! This book, SIX DAYS OF IMPOSSIBLE: Navy SEAL Hell Week... by Robert Adams, "smoked" all the others in his vivid tale of his own personal "Hell Week" during his BUD/S training. He not only goes into great detail about the trials and tribulations , along with the pain and sufferings, that he and his classmates of BUD/S class 81 experienced during that time, but also explains to the reader about how BUD/S training, along with the instructors, has changed over the years to present day AND how it has stayed the same in many aspects. I was a nervous wreck, although in a good way, as I read the book, having to stop and catch my breath before turning the next page. You felt as though you were right there alongside those men. It literally wore me out as the author described the week in the utmost detail(s). I actually was looking forward to the time the cadre finally secured the week, just so I could recover. Actually, I was sad to finally come to the end of the book. It was that outstanding! If you do decide to take the challenge and purchase this book, be sure to have a bottle of Motrin and a hot shower at your disposal. You are going to need them. I'll never look at a beach the same way again without thinking about our future frogmen.

If you have ever wondered about the proud tradition and feared reputation enjoyed by Navy SEALs, and how they are able to prevail in all battle conditions, look no further than "Six Day of Impossible" by Robert Adams. Doctor Adams was a SEAL for 14 years when he left the Navy to attend medical school. He joined the Army and spent another 18 years as an Army Doctor in the service of his nation. This book is a reflection on and a celebration of his experiences as a member of Basic Underwater Demolition/ SEAL (BUD/S) Class 81 in the mid 1970's. It is not just about the selection process the Navy employees to find the best, it is about young men looking to test themselves, men on a quest to prove that they have the inner strength of character and soul to do the impossible. The book follows Class 81 as they lead up to Hell Week, the defining test of the first phase of SEAL Training. We are introduced to these young Americans and and their desire to become Frogmen. Once Hell Week begins, Adams lets the reader glimpse a program where hunger, bone numbing cold, sand, mud and lost toenails are the norm. We are caught up in the experiences of men who are committed to proving that they are worthy to the instructors, their Teammates and themselves. Adams describes the impact of the cold and fatigue with medical precision. He also captures the humor and brotherhood that grows out of the shared experience. I enjoyed this book immensely. My son went through Hell Week in 2007 with Class 264, graduating BUD/S with Class 265. He was pretty closed mouthed about all his training and SEAL Operations. This book gave me a real appreciation of the experiences he endured to achieve his life long goal of wearing the SEAL Trident, and why his SEAL Brothers are so successful on the battle field today.

As an ex-Navy man, I thought I knew something about the SEAL program. Was I ever wrong. Dr. Adams weaves a story of the exploits of his BUD/S 81 team in a way that is awe inspiring in what it takes to "not ring the bell" and quit. We owe a great debt of gratitude to the men that have pushed through personal barriers to be honored to wear the Trident. Dr. Adams book is a page turner. Yes, you know that it is tough going and that men will drop out, but it makes you want to keep reading as you want to know who will succeed and how can they endure the torture and sleepless nights to finally make it through Hell Week. But that is only the beginning. Other tests lay ahead before they are allowed to call themselves Navy Seals. I enjoyed this book immensely, from the beginning when we learn why Dr. Adams chose to even consider becoming a SEAL to the end when we find out about the special bond that these men share in the short term and throughout the rest of their lives. Hooyah!

Bob Adams gives the reader an inside look of the entire process of becoming a Navy SEAL from applying for the school/training to graduation Day. The author's story is remarkable indeed and it is filled with the raw emotions of his life and aspirations. Doctor Adams provides an insight that no other could: the physiological trama the human body goes through over a period of "Six Days of Impossible" SEAL Hell Week. The small percentage of successful candidates proved themselves to be extraordinary defenders of America. I recommend this book for all patriots who have served or know someone who served. Reads like a novel.

As mentioned by others, the writing sucks but it's at least 10% accurate about the experience. Take everything about the students, and particularly about the author, with a grain of salt. I remember him as unremarkable in every way and certainly as a leader. This is an account with a hidden agenda, a paean to Bob Adams, the author. If you weren't there, that probably won't bother you. Trudge through the boring writing; you won't find a particularly interesting story but you'll learn a little about the BUD/S training. If Instructor Steve Frisk comes out with a book, I'd definitely read that.

I heard the author on a broadcast talking about this book.He was a SAL and then was in Delta Force in the Army!Amazing man and I wish he would write his whole military story(14 years a SEAL and 18 year in the US Army as a Doctor-served with 82nd Airborne and then Delta Force). The author goes into day by day grind of the Infamous US Navy SEAL training 1st phase leading up to "Hell Week".He breaks down the week by Days and then further breaks down the individual days.Amazing!

Wie schafft man das denkbar unmögliche? Einfach nicht aufgeben. Immer in kleinen Schritten von Aufgabe zu Aufgabe.Ein schnörkelloser Einblick in das Selektionsverfahren am BUD/s Grinder.

Hubby loved the book! Very interesting!!

Awesome