Unafraid

Hot Wash noun: The review held after military training and real-world operations facilitating growth and improvement; an honest evaluation of strengths and weaknesses

As a special operator in the US Navy’s most elite unit and actively engaged in the Global War on Terrorism, Eddie Penney had achieved his childhood dream. He was the tip of the nation’s spear, prepared for anything-except for becoming a single parent of three young children.

Eddie learned powerful lessons from the roles of warrior and father. In Unafraid, he shares his story, insight gained, and the truths exposed when you reflect, regroup, and commit to personal growth. You’ll read about life as a Navy SEAL and the adolescent aspirations that led Eddie toward a military life, as well as the painful challenges that left him a single father with sole custody. You’ll learn that old wounds-both seen and unseen-can heal, and redemption is always possible. Whether these struggles feel familiar or you’re searching for inspiration, Unafraid is a must-read memoir revealing that each of us has a warrior within.

Author Biography

Eddie Penney is the founder and CEO of Contingent Group. Spending twenty years in the US military as a Marine infantryman and Navy SEAL, Eddie completed seven combat deployments during the Global War on Terrorism, five of which were with the US Navy’s most elite unit. Eddie is a motivational speaker, mentor, and founder of the UNAFRAID brand. He lives in the Dallas area with his wife and their five children. Keith Wood is a New York Times bestselling writer, journalist, and attorney. Keith is the field editor of Guns & Ammo magazine and cohost of the UNAFRAID podcast. He lives in Alabama with his wife and their three children.