We’re honored and excited to get this news! FORTUNE FAVORS BOLDNESS is our second title to make a service chief’s professional reading list. WHAT NOW, LIEUTENANT? by General Richard ‘Butch’ Neal (Ret.), is on the USMC Commandant’s list.

(NAVY.MIL 23 FEB 21) … Chief of Naval Operations

WASHINGTON – Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday released an update to the CNO Professional Reading Program, February 23.

Fortune Fortunes Boldness documents the incredible professionalism of the Sailors and Marines who operated in harm’s way in the dangerous waters of the Northern Arabian Gulf, on the ground in Iraq, and in the air over the country in 2003. It tells a story of epic events and bravery from the perspective of retired Vice Admiral Barry Costello, the commander of this force.

“After being turned down by Naval Institute Press, I followed a recommendation from my trusted friends VADM(Ret) Bill Sullivan and VADM(Ret) Tom Church (who have both published books about their experiences on active duty) and contacted Dennis Lowery at Adducent. He is a former Sailor who owns his publishing company. Simply put – he was prompt, professional, and perfect to help bring “Fortune Favors Boldness” to life … one of only 12 books currently on the CNO Professional Reading List. His belief in the story and confidence in the product ensured generations of Sailors, Marines, and Coastguardsmen will know the tale of heroic activities at the beginning of OIF. I recommend him to all of you future authors to tell your stories such that they can be preserved for those who follow!” –Barry Costello, president of The Costello Group, Vice Admiral, USN (retired).