An Evening with Admiral McRaven

Program Type:

Author Event, Featured

Age Group:

Adult, Senior

Event Details

Admiral William H. McRaven—retired Four-Star Admiral, former Commander of U.S. Special Operations Forces, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—joins the Library, Friends of the Coronado Public Library, and Warwicks books to share insights from his latest collection of speeches and writings, Duty, Honor, Country, and Life. In conversation with Dan'l Steward, McRaven will reflect on leadership, service, and the values that shape our nation, drawing from his distinguished 37-year Navy SEAL career and his widely viewed 2014 “Make Your Bed” commencement address. Through powerful stories, his work offers inspiration for readers of all ages and a timely reminder of the importance of duty, honor, and character in everyday life.

This event is a fund-raiser for the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and a paid ticket is required to enter. Ticket options are:
  • $10 entry only
  • $26 plus tax and fees for admission for one person and one copy of Duty, Honor, Country, and Life
  • $36 plus tax and fees for admission for two people and one copy of Duty, Honor, Country, and Life
  • Free tickets are available with the presentation of a military ID at check in. Please reserve your free ticket below.
  • Check-in starts/doors open at 6:15PM. Please print out your tickets or have the QR code available on your phone.
  • Seating is first-come, first served.
  • "With Book" ticketholders will receive a copy of Duty, Honor, Country, and Life at check-in.
  • Additional books will be available for purchase at this event.
  • The Nautilus Room is located at the Coronado Community Center 1845 Strand Way. Free public parking is available.
  • Purchase tickets online HERE.

Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and the New York Times bestseller Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Georgeann.

About Duty, Honor, Country, and Life

Admiral McRaven’s famous 2014 “Make Your Bed” speech at the University of Texas went viral with over 150 million views. Now, for the first time ever, comes a collection of his other speeches and writings that will inspire and motivate young and old readers alike. With his unique writing style, each speech is a story recalling acts of heroism, courage, sacrifice, and a sense of duty, honor, and country. These speeches include tributes to soldiers, Navy SEALs, law enforcement officers, doctors, public servants, Boy Scouts, graduating students, that game of football, and "Irishmen." 

Full of inspiration and wisdom, Duty, Honor, Country, and Life is a reminder to us all of our time-honored American values of civility and decency—and a reflection on what these values mean for the future of our country. 

About Dan'l Steward 

Dan’l Steward completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training as part of the Class 95 alongside future Admiral William McRaven. He went on to serve more than 17 years as a Navy SEAL with SEAL Teams 1 and 2, as well as in key roles at the Pentagon, with the British Special Boat Squadron, and at the Naval War College. Retiring in 1994 as a Captain, U.S. Navy, he spent a decade in the private sector before returning to the Naval Special Warfare community as a civilian, where he served another 17 years. A longtime resident of Coronado during his career, he has called it home permanently since 1997.