Jon Krakauer’s latest book, Where Men Win Glory, tells the story of Pat Tillman.  I was skeptical at first to read the book because I wasn’t remotely attracted to the story of an ex-football player turned soldier and his subsequent death in Afghanistan.  I wasn’t interested in a ra-ra saga that would glorify war while diminishing the atrocious truths of it.  I should have known better than to pass judgment so quickly on a book written by Krakauer.  His research—as always—is meticulous, his prose is gripping, and his subject is a man with a lot more substance that I had originally gave him credit for.  If you’re looking for a good book, pick up, Where Men Win Glory.  With it, I believe Krakauer has cemented himself as the best non-fiction writer ever.       

Other books by Jon Krakauer include: Eiger Dreams, Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, and Under the Banner of Heaven. 

 


Comments

No one of importance

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:12:15

I loved Into Thin Air. I'll check have to check out "Where Men Win Glory."

 

Scott

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:07:29

Dude, I didn't even know Krakauer wrote another book. Thanks for the info. I love his writing.

 

jamie

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:47:07

I read "Where Men Win Glory" I liked it, but I don't think it's even close to Krakauer's other stuff.

 

Kirsten

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:08:59

I picked up "Where Men Win Glory" As per your recommendation Mike...and i love love love it...i'm totally absorbed in it right now...thanks for the tip, you're right as usual...

 

No one of importance

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:26:24

Michael, how come you don't write many blogs any more?

 



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