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Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman
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“Nuanced, thorough, and chilling. . . . The arc of Tillman’s life . . . echoes the trajectory of a classical hero’s tale. . . . It acquires an almost legendary power.” —The Oregonian
“The fallen man at the heart of Where Men Win Glory quickly emerges as a classic Krakauer character. A charismatic athlete possessed of an insatiably curious mind, Tillman spurned the riches of life . . . to pursue old-fashioned notions of honor and sacrifice. He’s Into the Wild’s Chris McCandless gone to war.” —Outside Magazine
“Riveting. . . . Krakauer’s gripping book about this extraordinary man who lived passionately and died unnecessarily sets the record straight.” —USA Today
“Talk about an inspired pairing of subject and author. . . . [Where Men Win Glory] reveals a far more complex and emotional character than the mythical American ‘hero.’” —O, The Oprah Magazine
“Everyone (hawks, doves, patriots, subversives) can find something to celebrate in Pat Tillman. . . . A detailed portrait of a complicated hero.” —Sports Illustrated
“Gripping, heartbreaking reading. . . . At once unique and universal. . . . A fitting tribute.” —The Christian Science Monitor
“The first deeply reported book about Tillman by a first-rate journalist.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“A riveting examination of another American idealist's startling path and haunting death.” —The Daily Beast
“The combination of Krakauer and Tillman seems hard to resist. . . . Krakauer is a masterly writer and reporter. . . . [He] skillfully sketches Tillman’s singular personality.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Jon Krakauer has done his job well. . . . He has made [Tillman’s story] compelling and passionate. . . . The man who emerges is an iconoclast who is comfortable with challenging the status quo but hardly an angel.” —The Denver Post
“Krakauer brilliantly turns investigative reporter. . . . [A] wrenching account of the life and death of NFL star Pat Tillman.” —People, 4 out of 4 stars
“It’s tough to think of a better match than Jon Krakauer . . . and the story of Pat Tillman.” —Men’s Journal
“[A] riveting book. . . . No mere hagiography, this is investigative reporting at its best.” —The Village Voice, A Best Book of the Year
“Compelling. . . . [An] exceptional life. . . . The definitive version of events surrounding Tillman's death.” —The Los Angeles Times
“Jon Krakauer seeks out what people like to call American characters. Independent . . . guided by something powerful and beautiful. . . . [Tillman] was fearless and possessed of a remarkable sense of justice from the time he was born.” —GQ
“Tillman reveals himself to be an intelligent, inquisitive, principled, and tolerant young man with a zest for life. . . . [His story] is rendered with alarming clarity and chilling details.” —Boston Globe
“I read—devoured, actually—the Jon Krakauer book about Pat Tillman. . . . [Tillman] is a true alpha male, naturally pulling in others to follow his lead as if drawn by magnetic force. He was intensely curious, always challenging the status quo and interested in everyone. . . . Perhaps we can look to Pat Tillman for an enduring resolution to leave our comfort zones and step up when opportunities arise.” —Andrew Brandt, The Huffington Post
“A page-turning narrative. . . . Krakauer has found his most fascinating character to date.” —Lincoln Journal-Star
“The account of Tillman’s final hours is harrowing, and, at times, grisly. But it also resonates with what seems to be the unmistakable ring of truth.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer
“[Krakauer] is thoroughly at home when it comes to writing about elusive alpha males and the chances they choose to take in forbidding territory. . . . Heart-rending.” —Louisville Courier Journal
“The Tillman who emerges from Krakauer’s account is a disciplined, ferociously inquisitive skeptic. . . . Krakauer has performed an important service.” —The Detroit Free Press
“Pat Tillman is just the kind of tough, smart, off-the societal-grid kind of character to attract Krakauer. . . . [A] deeply reported, fascinating account.” —The Boulder Daily Camera
“Engaging storytelling. . . . Krakauer has a knack for weaving in great detail while moving the story along. . . . [He] stich[es] together the soldier’s complex persona, depicting the highly motivated athlete who thrived on David vs. Goliath challenges. . . . Restores the late Pat Tillman’s humanity.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Krakauer seamlessly pieces together the interviews, the testimony and the journals to tell the story of an extraordinary man faced with extraordinary circumstances.” —The News Sun (Chicago)
“Jon Krakauer has made a name for himself by writing about impassioned individuals and the incredible lengths to which they go in pursuit of their goals. . . . [He] confronts a most perplexing subject in Pat Tillman, a bright, highly principled and complex man.” —The San Jose Mercury News
“An affecting portrait . . . combining empathy and extensive reporting. . . . The facts speak eloquently.” —Bloomberg News
“The fallen man at the heart of Where Men Win Glory quickly emerges as a classic Krakauer character. A charismatic athlete possessed of an insatiably curious mind, Tillman spurned the riches of life . . . to pursue old-fashioned notions of honor and sacrifice. He’s Into the Wild’s Chris McCandless gone to war.” —Outside Magazine
“Riveting. . . . Krakauer’s gripping book about this extraordinary man who lived passionately and died unnecessarily sets the record straight.” —USA Today
“Talk about an inspired pairing of subject and author. . . . [Where Men Win Glory] reveals a far more complex and emotional character than the mythical American ‘hero.’” —O, The Oprah Magazine
“Everyone (hawks, doves, patriots, subversives) can find something to celebrate in Pat Tillman. . . . A detailed portrait of a complicated hero.” —Sports Illustrated
“Gripping, heartbreaking reading. . . . At once unique and universal. . . . A fitting tribute.” —The Christian Science Monitor
“The first deeply reported book about Tillman by a first-rate journalist.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“A riveting examination of another American idealist's startling path and haunting death.” —The Daily Beast
“The combination of Krakauer and Tillman seems hard to resist. . . . Krakauer is a masterly writer and reporter. . . . [He] skillfully sketches Tillman’s singular personality.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Jon Krakauer has done his job well. . . . He has made [Tillman’s story] compelling and passionate. . . . The man who emerges is an iconoclast who is comfortable with challenging the status quo but hardly an angel.” —The Denver Post
“Krakauer brilliantly turns investigative reporter. . . . [A] wrenching account of the life and death of NFL star Pat Tillman.” —People, 4 out of 4 stars
“It’s tough to think of a better match than Jon Krakauer . . . and the story of Pat Tillman.” —Men’s Journal
“[A] riveting book. . . . No mere hagiography, this is investigative reporting at its best.” —The Village Voice, A Best Book of the Year
“Compelling. . . . [An] exceptional life. . . . The definitive version of events surrounding Tillman's death.” —The Los Angeles Times
“Jon Krakauer seeks out what people like to call American characters. Independent . . . guided by something powerful and beautiful. . . . [Tillman] was fearless and possessed of a remarkable sense of justice from the time he was born.” —GQ
“Tillman reveals himself to be an intelligent, inquisitive, principled, and tolerant young man with a zest for life. . . . [His story] is rendered with alarming clarity and chilling details.” —Boston Globe
“I read—devoured, actually—the Jon Krakauer book about Pat Tillman. . . . [Tillman] is a true alpha male, naturally pulling in others to follow his lead as if drawn by magnetic force. He was intensely curious, always challenging the status quo and interested in everyone. . . . Perhaps we can look to Pat Tillman for an enduring resolution to leave our comfort zones and step up when opportunities arise.” —Andrew Brandt, The Huffington Post
“A page-turning narrative. . . . Krakauer has found his most fascinating character to date.” —Lincoln Journal-Star
“The account of Tillman’s final hours is harrowing, and, at times, grisly. But it also resonates with what seems to be the unmistakable ring of truth.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer
“[Krakauer] is thoroughly at home when it comes to writing about elusive alpha males and the chances they choose to take in forbidding territory. . . . Heart-rending.” —Louisville Courier Journal
“The Tillman who emerges from Krakauer’s account is a disciplined, ferociously inquisitive skeptic. . . . Krakauer has performed an important service.” —The Detroit Free Press
“Pat Tillman is just the kind of tough, smart, off-the societal-grid kind of character to attract Krakauer. . . . [A] deeply reported, fascinating account.” —The Boulder Daily Camera
“Engaging storytelling. . . . Krakauer has a knack for weaving in great detail while moving the story along. . . . [He] stich[es] together the soldier’s complex persona, depicting the highly motivated athlete who thrived on David vs. Goliath challenges. . . . Restores the late Pat Tillman’s humanity.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Krakauer seamlessly pieces together the interviews, the testimony and the journals to tell the story of an extraordinary man faced with extraordinary circumstances.” —The News Sun (Chicago)
“Jon Krakauer has made a name for himself by writing about impassioned individuals and the incredible lengths to which they go in pursuit of their goals. . . . [He] confronts a most perplexing subject in Pat Tillman, a bright, highly principled and complex man.” —The San Jose Mercury News
“An affecting portrait . . . combining empathy and extensive reporting. . . . The facts speak eloquently.” —Bloomberg News
Kurzbeschreibung
This edition has been updated to reflect new developments and includes new material obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.
Pat Tillman walked away from a multimillion-dollar NFL contract to join the Army and became an icon of post-9/11 patriotism. When he was killed in Afghanistan two years later, a legend was born. But the real Pat Tillman was much more remarkable, and considerably more complicated than the public knew...
A stunning account of a remarkable young man's heroic life and death, from the bestselling author of Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, and Under the Banner of Heaven.
Pat Tillman walked away from a multimillion-dollar NFL contract to join the Army and became an icon of post-9/11 patriotism. When he was killed in Afghanistan two years later, a legend was born. But the real Pat Tillman was much more remarkable, and considerably more complicated than the public knew...
A stunning account of a remarkable young man's heroic life and death, from the bestselling author of Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, and Under the Banner of Heaven.
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In seinem 2008 erschienenen Buch "Where men win glory" beschreibt Sachbuch Autor Jon Krakauer das Leben und vor allem den Tod des US-Soldaten und NFL Football Spielers Pat Tillman. Tillman wuchs in Kalifornien auf und begann zunächst Baseball zu spielen. Ab der High School wechselte er zum American Football. Durch Talent, vor allem aber durch seine eiserne Disziplin und seinen Fleiß, schaffte er den Sprung zum College Footballer und schließlich sogar zum NFL Spieler für die Arizona Cardinals. Nach den Terror-Anschlägen vom 11. September 2001 sieht er es als seine Pflicht an für sein Land zu kämpfen und lässt seinen mit 3,6 Millionen US-Dollar dotierten NFL-Vertrag zurück, um für 18000 Dollar als einfacher Soldat in der Armee zu dienen. Zwei Jahre später wird er während eines Einsatzes in Afghanistan versehentlich von einem seiner Kameraden erschossen.
Die Geschichte an sich eignet sich schon für ein Buch, aber mehr noch als typische amerikanische Heldengeschichte für eine Gesellschaft, die sich nach Helden sehnt während sie zwei umstrittene Kriege führt. Dies sieht die Bush-Regierung nach Tillmans Tod genauso, und versucht, seinen Tod als Heldentod darzustellen. Es wird lange verschwiegen, dass Tillman durch eine amerikanische Waffe starb, selbst Tillmans Familie wird lange belogen. Bis heute sind viele Details ungeklärt und als die Wahrheit schließlich nach und nach ans Licht kam, wurde von den hochrangigen Verantwortlichen in Politik und Armee niemand für die Verschleierungsaffäre bestraft.
Mit seinem Buch "Where men win glory" rückt Jon Krakauer diese Geschichte nun noch einmal ins Licht der Öffentlichkeit. Sein Buch lässt sich in drei Teile gliedern: Der erste Teil, der fast die Hälfte der etwa 350 Seiten einnimmt, erzählt die Vorgeschichte Tillmans. Sein frühes Leben und besonders seine Jahre in der NFL. Es folgt der zweite Teil, in dem seine Zeit in der Armee und sein Tod beschrieben werden. Die finalen 70 Seiten behandeln schließlich den Umgang der Armee und der Regierung mit dem Tod ihres Vorzeigesoldaten und die skandalöse Vertuschungsaktion, um den Tod für die eigenen Propagandazwecke nutzen zu können.
Jon Krakauer stützte sich bei seinen Recherchen in erster Linie auf Gespräche mit Familienmitgliedern der Tillmans, Freunden von Pat und seinen Kameraden in der Armee. Zudem führte Pat selbst für viele Jahre, auch während seiner Zeit im Irak und Afghanistan Tagebuch, so dass Krakauer auch diese Quelle nutzen konnte. Das Buch ist sehr gut geschrieben, auch wenn der erste Teil für Leser, die mit American Football nicht all zu gut vertraut sind, phasenweise ein wenig zu ausführlich sein könnte. Davon abgesehen führt das Buch dem Leser wieder einmal vor Augen, dass die große Politik in Krisenzeiten nicht einmal vor den unmoralischsten und respektlosesten Mitteln zurückschreckt. Ein Grund mehr, dass solche Geschichten öffentlich gemacht und gelesen werden sollten.
Die Geschichte an sich eignet sich schon für ein Buch, aber mehr noch als typische amerikanische Heldengeschichte für eine Gesellschaft, die sich nach Helden sehnt während sie zwei umstrittene Kriege führt. Dies sieht die Bush-Regierung nach Tillmans Tod genauso, und versucht, seinen Tod als Heldentod darzustellen. Es wird lange verschwiegen, dass Tillman durch eine amerikanische Waffe starb, selbst Tillmans Familie wird lange belogen. Bis heute sind viele Details ungeklärt und als die Wahrheit schließlich nach und nach ans Licht kam, wurde von den hochrangigen Verantwortlichen in Politik und Armee niemand für die Verschleierungsaffäre bestraft.
Mit seinem Buch "Where men win glory" rückt Jon Krakauer diese Geschichte nun noch einmal ins Licht der Öffentlichkeit. Sein Buch lässt sich in drei Teile gliedern: Der erste Teil, der fast die Hälfte der etwa 350 Seiten einnimmt, erzählt die Vorgeschichte Tillmans. Sein frühes Leben und besonders seine Jahre in der NFL. Es folgt der zweite Teil, in dem seine Zeit in der Armee und sein Tod beschrieben werden. Die finalen 70 Seiten behandeln schließlich den Umgang der Armee und der Regierung mit dem Tod ihres Vorzeigesoldaten und die skandalöse Vertuschungsaktion, um den Tod für die eigenen Propagandazwecke nutzen zu können.
Jon Krakauer stützte sich bei seinen Recherchen in erster Linie auf Gespräche mit Familienmitgliedern der Tillmans, Freunden von Pat und seinen Kameraden in der Armee. Zudem führte Pat selbst für viele Jahre, auch während seiner Zeit im Irak und Afghanistan Tagebuch, so dass Krakauer auch diese Quelle nutzen konnte. Das Buch ist sehr gut geschrieben, auch wenn der erste Teil für Leser, die mit American Football nicht all zu gut vertraut sind, phasenweise ein wenig zu ausführlich sein könnte. Davon abgesehen führt das Buch dem Leser wieder einmal vor Augen, dass die große Politik in Krisenzeiten nicht einmal vor den unmoralischsten und respektlosesten Mitteln zurückschreckt. Ein Grund mehr, dass solche Geschichten öffentlich gemacht und gelesen werden sollten.
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"Where Men Win Glory"
In einem Krieg ist die Wahrheit das erste Opfer, das beweist sich wieder in diesem Buch. Traurig aber wahr.
In einem Krieg ist die Wahrheit das erste Opfer, das beweist sich wieder in diesem Buch. Traurig aber wahr.
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An honest portrayal of a complex man
20. September 2009
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This book is not a `war story'. It is a rendering of a man who was far more complex than the one-dimensional hero who was portrayed in the media and who, through no fault of his own, was basically used as propaganda by the US government. Interestingly, that was one of the threads woven throughout the book, along with the use of Jessica Lynch as a tool to boost support of the war.
Krakauer does a great job in the beginning of the book by contrasting the carefree life of an American boy growing up in the suburbs vs. groups of boys being groomed by the Taliban to become terrorists. His description of Pat Tillman's early life gives insight into how he came to make the decisions that ultimately resulted in his joining the Army.
Some of the detail in the middle of the book got a bit cumbersome. However, it was a useful primer on some of the things that went terribly wrong in Iraq in Afghanistan during Tillman's time there, and I'm not certain that Krakauer could have told the rest of the story without the level of detail provided.
Nonetheless, the author provides a refreshingly honest look at a man who at times I found rather unlikeable, frankly. Without question however, the picture of Tillman that emerges is one of a man who cannot be categorized easily. His complexity was well illuminated in the book, which was a far more honest and respectful portrayal of his life than if he were simply portrayed as the `good' character in a morality play.
This book does not paint a rosy, cozy picture of the US government's actions, of the wars in Iraq in Afghanistan, or, it must be said, of Pat Tillman himself. But that served to make both the book and the man more interesting.
Krakauer does a great job in the beginning of the book by contrasting the carefree life of an American boy growing up in the suburbs vs. groups of boys being groomed by the Taliban to become terrorists. His description of Pat Tillman's early life gives insight into how he came to make the decisions that ultimately resulted in his joining the Army.
Some of the detail in the middle of the book got a bit cumbersome. However, it was a useful primer on some of the things that went terribly wrong in Iraq in Afghanistan during Tillman's time there, and I'm not certain that Krakauer could have told the rest of the story without the level of detail provided.
Nonetheless, the author provides a refreshingly honest look at a man who at times I found rather unlikeable, frankly. Without question however, the picture of Tillman that emerges is one of a man who cannot be categorized easily. His complexity was well illuminated in the book, which was a far more honest and respectful portrayal of his life than if he were simply portrayed as the `good' character in a morality play.
This book does not paint a rosy, cozy picture of the US government's actions, of the wars in Iraq in Afghanistan, or, it must be said, of Pat Tillman himself. But that served to make both the book and the man more interesting.
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A book that changed my perspective.
17. September 2009
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I was originally not very impressed by Pat Tillman's sacrifice. I believe our culture it too quick to call someone a hero. Most people use the expression to counterbalance their own insecurity of not serving in the military. After serving 6 years in the army including tours in Korea, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq, I can honestly say I did not meet one hero--including myself. I now believe Pat Tillman's life was heroic. I say this because he was truly cognizant of America and its misgivings and yet he still willingly served. I did not become aware until about halfway through my tour in Iraq. Once I became aware, rage consumed me. Rage is a normal reaction when one realizes halfway through an act that what they are doing is morally reprehensible. Tillman could have easily escaped combat duty if he wanted. He refused to be used by the Bush regime and the military industrial complex, but still performed the duties that he believed to be right. I cannot express how unique of a person he was. He was a rarity in our world. The narrative on how the military brass and the Bush regime tried to use him and then cover up how he died made the rage come back all over again. I had to walk away from the book several times. The politics behind the story is vital to the context of the story. It's what makes him a tragic hero. A story that only romanticizes his sacrifice so we Americans can thump our chests in pride would be a disservice to his life. Those who are truly aware will appreciate this book. Those who wish to be in the dark will not.
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It's not just about Pat Tillman
3. Januar 2010
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I don't typically write reviews, but I think a few points raised by other reviewers need to be addressed...
First, Krakauer isn't just writing about Pat Tillman. He's also writing about Afghanistan. To suggest that Tillman's story could be told in a simpler fashion is merely stating the obvious.
Second, Afghanistan is a complex story. To tell it honestly requires exploring details that might not excite a reader looking for action and adventure. War isn't always what you see in the movies.
Third, Tillman's story would not be complete without addressing the political fallout of his death. Does Krakauer express opinions on these topics? Absolutely. But that doesn't mean he approached the subject with a political agenda.
If anything, Krakauer is attacking the political forces that would seek to use Tillman's life to advance their own agenda -- something that Tillman himself would have done if he were alive to do so. It's disingenuous to criticize somebody's writing simply because you disagree with the political truth that the author is exposing.
This is a complex book handled deftly by a strong, even-handed storyteller. I highly recommend it.
First, Krakauer isn't just writing about Pat Tillman. He's also writing about Afghanistan. To suggest that Tillman's story could be told in a simpler fashion is merely stating the obvious.
Second, Afghanistan is a complex story. To tell it honestly requires exploring details that might not excite a reader looking for action and adventure. War isn't always what you see in the movies.
Third, Tillman's story would not be complete without addressing the political fallout of his death. Does Krakauer express opinions on these topics? Absolutely. But that doesn't mean he approached the subject with a political agenda.
If anything, Krakauer is attacking the political forces that would seek to use Tillman's life to advance their own agenda -- something that Tillman himself would have done if he were alive to do so. It's disingenuous to criticize somebody's writing simply because you disagree with the political truth that the author is exposing.
This is a complex book handled deftly by a strong, even-handed storyteller. I highly recommend it.
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