Reviewed by Steve Gaynor for Readers' Favorite

Upon seeing the title and cover of this book “Inside Seal Team Six”, a person wouldn’t realize that this book is a love story - a story about a man’s love for his God, his family, his country and his navy seals and all that they stand for. Don Mann’s autobiography tells his story of being a hotheaded daredevil teenager growing up in MA. He was beginning to get in more trouble when he fell in with a bad crowd. He realized that he was heading down the wrong path and decided to follow in his Dad’s footsteps by joining the Navy. Don wasn’t satisfied with being the average sailor; he wanted and craved more. He went through medical school and excelled but always strove and pushed himself farther. Don’s goal was to become a Seal, not just a SEAL but a member of Seal Team Six, the elite of the SEALS and he accomplished that goal.

Don’s missions took him and his team all over the world, from deserts to frigid areas and to swamps and jungles. His love for the SEALS took its toll on his relationships and his family. He faced the same personal situations that we all do all over the globe. He went AWOL to help save his brother from losing his family and possibly his life from drug addiction. One of his most trying times came after he left the Seals; his step-son was murdered by the drug dealer. Don and his wife went on to form a successful company for those like minded people who were into extreme sports. When 9/11 occurred Don felt compelled to serve his country once again by training troops and allied troops.

This audio book is a great one. Throughout the book there were beeps where parts of the book had been censored due to National Security. It is seldom that I want to listen to a book again but this is one of those books. Mann shares a few humorous incidents. Most of the book is dedicated to the life threatening missions the Seals face. This book is so interesting that I found myself sitting in the truck longer so that I could hear what was coming next. Mann’s life is fascinating. I highly recommend this book. I suggest this tome for young adults, especially males interested in the service. This audio book has a bonus CD with photographs. Peter Ganim does a great job of reading this book. He is clear and has read it with great intonation. I would highly recommend this book. Praise God that men like Don Mann and the Seals are on our side.