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Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman, Jon Krakuer, #416, Biography

1. It's a book that we're both interested in since we both enjoy the American pastime of football and we both are intrigued by current events pertaining to our country and the war in Iraq. It is true that this book deals with controversial issues, however this man is an American hero, therefore his story should be read.

2. We believe that it portrays a message that everyone should acknowledge. Pat Tillman felt a deep patriotism that everyone in America should feel. He made the sacrifice of a $3.5 million football contract to fulfill military duties that he instilled upon himself. This message of sacrifice and patriotism is one that people of all backgrounds should respect and mimic.

3. Although the book is mostly about the war in Iraq and military heroism, the book also portrays the family man, a remarkable personality, as well as unselfish devotion and heartbreak. This shows the complexity of the book and therefore isn't like your common war book. The underlining concepts make the book so much more interesting and due to this make the book a unique read.

"Drawing on interviews with family, fellow soldiers and correspondence, Krakauer’s page-turning account captures every detail--Tillman’s extraordinary character, including the “tragic virtues” that led him to give up a comfortable life and athletic stardom for the army; the harshness of military training and life; the rugged terrain of remote Afghanistan--and, of course, the ravages of war." Publisher's Weekly - [|Amazon Editorials]

Although this book deals with controversial issues such as war, death, and sacrifice, it is a book we are very interested in. We both care about the soldiers at home and abroad and therefore we feel that we should read the book.

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