Paul C. (Paul-RLT) reviewed on 1/30/2011 + 176 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

A typical Krakauer book... well-researched, and looking at the main character from several points of view. Also, as usual, some informative digressions...in this book mainly re: Iraq/Afghanistan and al-Qaeda/Taliban. The portrait of Pat Tillman is that of a rugged individualist, an alpha male, who nevertheless had an emotional and intellectual side. The most interesting chapters deal with Army life and Pat's deployment into Afghanistan. There is considerable detail re: Tillman's death and subsequent events.
The lasting emotion for me is sadness for Pat, his wife Marie, and their families.
An excellent book.

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