Comments on: Book Review: Jon Krakauer's WHERE MEN WIN GLORY: THE ODYSSEY OF PAT TILLMAN

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:24:25 +0000

Hi Rob,

Welcome, and thanks for your comment. I understood why bin Laden’s past was included but still found it dull and wanted to fast-forward to Tillman’s history instead. And the burning of his final journal incensed me.

By: Rob D

Rob D — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:28:50 +0000

Great review! I think you covered it. However, I enjoyed Krakauer including the history of Osama bin Laden’s rise to power since this might have been the sole reason Pat Tillman joined the US Army. The brief historic summary is important in understanding why Pat Tillman did what he did. Your review points out one of the biggest questions in the book. What was in Pat Tillman’s journal and why was it burned and not returned to his family? This book was hard to put down and ended up giving me nightmares. It is so timely and a must read.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:08:21 +0000

I think it will change you, Jen, but in a good way. I could almost feel something inside me shift. Pat Tillman didn’t just live every day to its fullest, he attacked each one with fervor and never backed down from any challenge. He made me want to be braver and not waste any time.

By: Jen Forbus

Jen Forbus — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:28:20 +0000

I’m so conflicted on this book. I want to read it; fell I need to read and yet I know I’ll be a different person once I read it.

This is an amazing review, though PCN. Thank you so much.

By: Lenore

Lenore — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:20:47 +0000

I second what le0pard13 said. This is a splendid review, PCN.

I vaguely remember news stories about Pat Tillman but don’t recall details. I want to read this now because he sounds like he was an amazing guy. In this day and age, we need more people to inspire us.

By: EIREGO

EIREGO — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:40:04 +0000

I was wondering when you would be reviewing this. Glad you did. Now I’m sure to buy it.

Thanks.

By: Hayley

Hayley — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:54:37 +0000

This is one of the best reviews I’ve read of this book. A lot of reviewers focused on the politics and the military and whatever, but you mentioned how it affected you and that’s quite an effect.

I wasn’t really interested in reading it before but now I am. Thanks, PCN.

By: READER#9

READER#9 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:02:36 +0000

It was on my stack of to be read anyway, but it’s always good to know your candid thoughts on the book rather than some of the usual blather that I’ve read about this story.

Thanks!

By: Shell Sherree

Shell Sherree — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:03:46 +0000

Thank you, PCN. I feel I must add this to The List, in spite of the sadness.

By: le0pard13

le0pard13 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:26:44 +0000

An absolutely splendid review, Elyse. You’ve captured many of my own thoughts and feelings towards this book, as well.

“As long as Krakauer stayed focused on his cover subject, he had me by the throat.”

I couldn’t agree more with this. This book, and your review, were well worth waiting for. Thanks for this, and for letting me know that this book was coming out this year, PCN.