Throughout the ages, men and women have been at the heart of myths and legends, becoming tragic heroes largely through embellishment which has been granted to them over the ages. From Odysseus and Achilles to Brutus, Hamlet and King Lear, epic poems have revolved around the tragic hero. Pat Tillman was a man of many abilities and virtues, never satisfied by mediocrity, striving for more adventure, more meaning, during his tragically short time on Earth, and personifying the phrase carpe diem. Even Pat Tillman had tragic flaws; his refusal to be typical, his undying loyalty to his family and country, and his curiously matter-of-fact morals coalesced to spark Tillman's eventual death. These flaws, whatever the outcome, in no way constitute the archetype of tragic flaws. These are, as Jon Krakauer later described them, “tragic virtues.” Where Men Win Glory is not just a tribute to Pat Tillman. What makes it truly unique is its exhaustive and comprehensive history leading up to Tillman's death, and just as essential, the events following his death, including cover-ups, scandals, corruption, falsified documents, indignities and lies which also facilitated the exposure. the central themes, of which Tillman was the embodiment. Tillman's loyalty and devotion to the people he loved, the reliance on misinformation and clichés surrounding his death, and the reactions of others to what Tillman saw as paramount in his life, all played key roles in the tragedy of a man who won glory. What anyone would notice about Pat Tillman wasn't his size or athletic ability; it was his dedication to everything he loved, whether it was his family, his friends, his sport, his country or his virtues. Being raised by a family with a high standard of paper, I still live. Pat Tillman was a man who showed his subjective side to everyone he met by being cautious and calculating at times and emotional and wise at others. He strove to find ways to prove to himself, more than anyone else, that he could overcome enormous odds not only to survive, but to live life to the fullest. When the government betrayed the memory of Tillman, and thus everyone he loved, by not disclosing the truth, the story of Tillman's life was written in order to protect not only the memory of Tillman and his loved ones , but also people like Jessica Lynch. It is important to note, however, that the tone of this biography is not one of sadness, remorse, regret, and heartbreak, but one that celebrates who Tillman was. Throughout his life, Pat Tillman was the epitome of dedication and loyalty; in death, he is a man who won glory by conquering the heart of America.