Nope, this is not what it seems to be. Bowden’s writing here is quite dull, stiff, and labored, I do not engage in hero worship which is just about the only way this book could come clean. Of the numerous Bowden books I’ve read over the years, this is, in my opinion of course, the worst of the bunch. Gonna try to give it away, with a straight face which may be tough.... ( )