The Right Thing
by Scott Waddle
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The Right Thing by Scott Waddle
Details
Perspective:
Civilian
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
242
Published Date:
2002
ISBN13:
9781591450368
Summary
The Right Thing is a memoir by Scott Waddle, former commander of the USS Greeneville submarine. The book recounts the tragic 2001 collision between his submarine and a Japanese fishing vessel, the Ehime Maru, which resulted in nine deaths. Waddle takes responsibility for the accident and reflects on leadership, accountability, and decision-making under pressure. Through his personal story of this devastating mistake and its aftermath, he explores themes of integrity, taking ownership of failures, and doing the right thing even when facing severe consequences. The book offers lessons on ethical leadership and moral courage.
