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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
The author did a good job of summarizing complex situations to provide a base of knowledge for the reader, and he told his story simply and well. Unlike some reviewers, I didn't think he was going too far into idol-worship (Pat Tillman did sound pretty remarkable as an adult) until the epilogue, when Krakauer compares Tillman to Nietzsche's Ubermensch - hmm.
The book contains a number of powerful moments, but none more so than when another Ranger in Tillman's unit says, "If I had been killed that day, and it had not suited the Army to disclose to my wife the manner in which I died, nobody would ever know what really happened because I'm not famous. I'm not Pat. It wouldn't have been a news story. For the rest of my life, my wife would think I was killed by whatever bullshit story they decided to make up." After reading the way the Army covered up every attempt by its own officers to discover the truth, that seems like an obvious and disturbing truth.
A very informative and at times moving read.
The book contains a number of powerful moments, but none more so than when another Ranger in Tillman's unit says, "If I had been killed that day, and it had not suited the Army to disclose to my wife the manner in which I died, nobody would ever know what really happened because I'm not famous. I'm not Pat. It wouldn't have been a news story. For the rest of my life, my wife would think I was killed by whatever bullshit story they decided to make up." After reading the way the Army covered up every attempt by its own officers to discover the truth, that seems like an obvious and disturbing truth.
A very informative and at times moving read.
Another gem by Karkauer, but this book is very disturbing. I know the government keeps information from the public despite claiming to be transparent, but this book summarizes numerous lies from the late 90's and early 2000's. An election stolen by the US Supreme Court, a war that should have never been started, and lying to Tillman's family, to promote a war we shouldn't have been in. It's a great perspective on Pat Tillman's life, but also a sorry synopsis of the US government.
Great book. Except it gets you all angry and frustrated with the Bush Administration all over again. Which is probably a good thing because it's important to remember that we should not be in Iraq....
whoa. I love reading Krakauer. I'm glad to know more about Pat Tillman...this was a really intense read.
Not as strong as his other books, but a very fescinating story. Very detailed.
Every time I learn more about the Bush administration, I find every single member more and more contemptible. War criminals, the lot.
This book was a great read. Part history book, part memoir, the book was well researched, well organized and the back and forth between Tillman’s life and the history of US involvement in the Middle East was very engaging.
I would highly recommend this book. It was heartbreaking and upsetting to read, but it was incredibly eye opening.
Tillman’s story is one that has touched me and stuck with me over time and I am glad that I finally took the time to read this book.
A must read, for sure.
I would highly recommend this book. It was heartbreaking and upsetting to read, but it was incredibly eye opening.
Tillman’s story is one that has touched me and stuck with me over time and I am glad that I finally took the time to read this book.
A must read, for sure.
Not as good as INTO THE WILD, INTO THIN AIR, or UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN, but hey, what is?
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
As much as I love Krakauer, I was a little disappointed in this book. The story is great, and it really opened my eyes to the scandal involving Tillman's tragic death, but it wasn't particularly well written by his standards. Could have been shorter. That said, an important book that all should read