Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman
by Jon Krakauer
Description
Jon Krakauer masterfully chronicles the extraordinary life and tragic death of Pat Tillman, the NFL star who famously traded his lucrative contract for military service after 9/11. This deeply researched account delves into Tillman's complex motivations, his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the profound questions of duty, honor, and patriotism that guided him. Krakauer meticulously reconstructs the events surrounding Tillman's death, exposing the disturbing truths about friendly fire and the subsequent efforts to obscure the facts. Through intimate portraits of Tillman and the soldiers who served with him, the book offers a searing examination of the human cost of war and the enduring power of conviction.
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hardcover
Doubleday
Published Sep 15, 2009
416 pages
ISBN: 9780385522267
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
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