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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Powerful, Important Nov 19, 2008
By Janell1
The brilliant simplicity in Kevin Tillman's concept of explaining the step-by-step events that led us into the Iraq war through the format of a traditional "children's book" is extremely powerful. Reading this book actually reminded me of some of the details that I had already lost in the shuffle. I believe this concise, 24-page story is one of the most compelling explanations, from any media source, of how we got here.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Simple, but Good book Dec 21, 2008
By Jose M. Delcastillo
"Lone reader"
Coming from the brother of the well known Pat Tillman and from a former Army Ranger this book has the authority to say in a very simple way the truth.
Good book from man Tillman
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Concerned citizen Nov 19, 2008
By Concerned Citizen
This is an awesome little book. What a great teaching tool. I found it to be thoroughly original, thought provoking, whimsical, sad, and damn accurate.
As a nation, we have called for change. Now let's see some accountability.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
The Transparent Pillage Sep 14, 2010
By Margaret Anderson
"manderski"
Kevin Tillman has bravely written a masterful analysis of the lead up to the war in Iraq. His illustrations add poignancy to this brutally honest story. I recommend it to anyone seeking an understanding of our country's tragic mistake.
4 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 A not so transparent book. Oct 16, 2009
By Natalie Cutajar
The Transparent Pillage is a follow up to Kevin Tillman's powerful 2006[...]. Despite its brevity, it is a thought-provoking read. Tillman places the circumstances surrounding his brother's death against a backdrop of lies promulgated by the Bush administration. However, it is the pictures that truly make this story. They are so detailed that I find myself discovering something new each time I look at them.
I must confess that I am a little perplexed as to why the author would choose to present his arguments in the manner that he has. Although I like the pictures, I am unclear as to why he decided to write a picture book. Furthermore, the only people who would have access to The Transparent Pillage would be those who choose to purchase a copy. These people would most likely already agree with the author's sentiments. So why bother preaching to the converted? It would have made a far greater impact if Tillman wrote a lengthier piece for a more widely distributed publication. Nonetheless, this book is a challenging read, one that is well worth the effort.
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