Jon Krakauer is the author of eight books and has received an
Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and
Letters. According to the award citation, "Krakauer combines the
tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative
journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the
born writer."
www.jonkrakauer.com
“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
"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
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