20 Times I Almost Died, Life Lessons from the Edge of Survival

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by John Spencer · 2026

An upcoming memoir by military veteran and urban-warfare expert John Spencer recounting twenty experiences in which he nearly died. The book uses these encounters with extreme danger to explore resilience, survival, humility, and the life lessons revealed under crisis.

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1 episode featuring 20 Times I Almost Died, Life Lessons from the Edge of Survival

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John Spencer turns near-death experiences into a code for action
The conversation connects combat experience and war research to the judgment, humility, duty, and values required when pressure leaves little room for error.
Sep 16, 2026 · 3h 9m

1 episode featuring 20 Times I Almost Died, Life Lessons from the Edge of Survival

John Spencer turns near-death experiences into a code for action