"Ratliff is a master storyteller who effortlessly spins yarns that memorably balance poignant reflections with cheeky commentary. An engaging coming-of-age story of a Navy SEAL turned law professor." - Kirkus Reviews

"[A] vivid and inherently fascinating memoir... deftly crafted, and a compelling read from first page to last.... unreservedly recommended."- Midwest Book Review

"Ratliff has a way of telling a story that made me feel like I was sitting across from him while he let the memories unspool...sharp and funny...I could almost see the dirt fly when that white bull came charging out of the chute."- Literary Titan Review

"Ratliff writes with a crisp efficiency that makes his colorful tales a joy to read ... a captivating memoir, written with flair and humor, of four transformative years in a young man's life." - Independent Review

"From the start, Ratliff's debut memoir takes readers on a wild ride, digging into his early experiences in college, an amateur stint in rodeo, and his later enlistment in the Navy... infused with lively anecdotes...including his experiences rescuing downed pilots in the water-some of whom did not survive." - Publishers Weekly (Booklife) Review