This type of book is not my typical read, but I had seen the movie preview at the theater, and then learned it was based on a book. I was intrigued and I'm glad I read it. It was fascinating and opened my eyes to a lot of things I had no prior knowledge of. I have to admit, I was really turned off at what a crappy husband and father Chris was throughout his years in war, but he redeemed himself in the end. I highly recommend.