Krakauer, Jon
Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848873025
- author:
- Krakauer, Jon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography & Autobiography / Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Pat Tillman's decision to leave his NFL career behind was driven by a deep sense of moral obligation following the 9/11 attacks. He enlisted in the US Special Operation Forces, joining a fight against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Two years later, Pat Tillman died on a hillside in Afghanistan. The circumstances surrounding his death were shrouded in controversy, with many soldiers at the scene knowing that it was not the intended casualty who had been killed. In "Where Men Win Glory", Jon Krakauer explores the complex and driven figure of Pat Tillman, uncovering the truth behind his death through a gripping narrative. Krakauer's storytelling brings to light shattering truths about men and war, exposing the complexities and contradictions that often accompany human conflict.
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