{"product_id":"surf-when-you-can-lessons-in-life-loyalty-and-leadership-from-a-maverick-navy-captain-paperback","title":"Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrett Crozier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Vlessides\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspiring lessons learned from a lifetime of honor, service, and leadership from Captain Brett Crozier, the former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS\u003ci\u003e Theodore Roosevelt\u003c\/i\u003e and renowned Navy officer.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmid one of the darkest times in American history, it was a moment that captured the attention of the nation. Brett Crozier, captain of the most powerful and prestigious aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, walked off his ship for the last time while thousands of his sailors saluted and chanted his name in admiration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis remarkable moment occurred after Crozier made the decision to try to protect his sailors by pleading with his superiors for help when COVID-19 swept through the vessel. Two days later, he was relieved of command. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, Crozier reflects on his life, career, and commitment to doing the right thing in a book that celebrates the power of kindness, the importance of teamwork, and the value of standing up for what you believe in. Through a series of \"engaging and candid\" (\u003ci\u003eProceedings\u003c\/i\u003e magazine) stories set all around the world, Crozier takes us on the grand adventures of his extraordinary career and introduces the incredible people he met along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom his days as fighter pilot facing near-death experiences to commandeering suspected pirate vessels in the Persian Gulf, and of course, seizing any opportunity to enjoy one of his favorite hobbies--surfing--Crozier distills the lessons he has learned and the principles that have guided him, showing how you can apply them to your personal and professional life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrett Crozier grew up in California, graduated from the United States Naval Academy, and embarked on a thirty-year career in the Navy, flying dozens of combat missions over Iraq and leading at the highest levels of operational command. He served as the commanding officer of a combat F\/A-18 strike fighter squadron, the world's largest and most advanced communications ship, and ultimately the USS \u003ci\u003eTheodore Roosevelt\u003c\/i\u003e before retiring from the Navy in 2022. \u003ci\u003eSurf When You Can\u003c\/i\u003e is his first book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael Vlessides is the bestselling author and coauthor of seven books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Ice Pilots\u003c\/i\u003e. Despite inherent challenges with gravity and balance, he is slowly learning to appreciate the joys of surfing.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964756394285,"sku":"9781982191016","price":20.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/surf-when-you-can-lessons-in-life-loyalty-and-leadership-from-a-maverick-navy-captain-paperback-8270647.webp?v=1775472426","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/surf-when-you-can-lessons-in-life-loyalty-and-leadership-from-a-maverick-navy-captain-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}