USD and Warwick’s Present an Evening with Bestselling Author Admiral William H. McRaven

The University of San Diego’s College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with Warwick’s Books will host the #1 New York Times bestselling author Admiral William H. McRaven who will be presenting his second book, Sea Stories: My Life in Special Forces.

His latest work follows the critically acclaimed first book Make Your Bed, which has sold over one million copies.  This new project sheds light on Admiral McRaven’s impressive 37-year career as a commander at every level of the U.S. Navy.  His last assignment as a Four-Star Admiral, was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces.

Admiral McRaven was instrumental in orchestrating some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.  Sea Stories is action-packed, humorous, and full of valuable life lessons, a remarkable memoir from one of America’s most accomplished leaders.

Who:              Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired)

What:             Discussing in conversation

When:            Wednesday, June 5, 2019       7:00 PM

Where:           University of San Diego – Shiley Theatre - 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110

About the University of San Diego

Strengthened by the Catholic intellectual tradition, we confront humanity’s challenges by fostering peace, working for justice and leading with love. With more than 8,000 students from 75 countries and 44 states, USD is among the Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact according to The Princeton Review. USD’s eight academic divisions include the College of Arts and Sciences, the Knauss School of Business, the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, and the Division of Professional and Continuing Education. In 2021, USD was named a “Laudato Si’ University” by the Vatican with a seven-year commitment to address humanity’s urgent challenges by working together to take care of our common home.