Below is an excerpt from cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tappers book, the outpost. Jake tappers outpost film enlists scott eastwood, orlando. Cnn correspondent jake tapper talks about his book, the outpost. Jake tappers afghan siege book the outpost nabbed by millennium films exclusive. It stars orlando bloom, scott eastwood, caleb landry jones, milo gibson, jack kesy and will attenborough.
The year is 1954, and the book is crammed with high. An untold story of american valor, debuted in the top 10 on the new york times bestseller list. The outpost that never should have been in a new book, the cnn anchor tells the story of combat outpost keating. The ill fated american military base was in a remote afghan valley. As rudyard kipling did in the nineteenth century, now, in his magnificent book, jake tapper takes us to an untamed part of afghanistan at war.
Tapper imparts his political expertise on state of the union by conducting interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy, covering washington, the country and the world. By using our website you agree to our use of these cookies. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. An untold story of american valor paperback by jake tapper on. Tapper has been a widely respected reporter in the nations capital for more. He is an actor and writer, known for the outpost, house of cards 20 and pitch perfect 2 2015. In the outpost, jake tapper gives us the powerful saga of cop keating, from its establishment to eventual destruction, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of soldiers and their families. The outpost is an unreleased war drama film directed by rod lurie, based on a 2012 nonfiction book, the outpost. And we are back now with our friend and colleague jake tapper whose new book the out. The first sentence of jake tappers book about the war in afghanistan as experienced in an outpost on its northeastern frontier announces his conclusion. The book takes us through the tribulations of building and defending cop keating and culminates in. This modern classic of military history is an indictment of the management of the war in afghanistan, and a thrilling tale of true courage in the face of. Tapper has been a widely respected reporter in the nations capital for more nearly 20 years. Jake tappers the outpost picked up by millennium films.
Jake tapper has done an incredible job on the outpost. Millennium films announced thursday that a film based on tapper s book, the outpost. Jake tappers hellfire club takes us back to mccarthyera america. Jake tapper, the tenacious anchor of cnn, the merciless slayer of alternative facts, the dogged deflator of political egos, has written a novel about corruption in washington. Jakes book is an amazing work of journalism that not only. Jake tapper was born on march 12, 1969 in new york city, new york, usa as jacob paul tapper. He has been married to jennifer marie brown since september 3, 2006. The outpost is a mindboggling, alltootrue story of heroism, hubris, failed strategy, and heartbreaking sacrifice. Milo gibson has signed with alchemy entertainment for management and is also joining millennium medias rod luriedirected film. Jake tapper is the senior white house correspondent for abc news.
Jake tappers outpost film enlists scott eastwood, orlando bloom to star exclusive. He is also the author of the bestseller the outpost and the novel the hellfire. A runaway bestseller, it makes a savage war real, and american courage manifest. As such, it can rarely have been surpassed in the history of military writing. Milo gibson to star in the outpost based on cnn jake tapper. Jake tapper is the anchor and chief washington correspondent for cnn and the author of the outpost. Abcs jake tapper thanks troops, families of the outpost.
The parts of the book which actually discuss the attack on keating are incredibly real and thorough. Abcs tapper takes a detour to a dangerous afghan base. An untold story of american valor reprint by tapper, jake isbn. Jake tapper book recounts infamous outpost battle from afghan. To be directed by rod lurie the contender and based on a book by jake tapper, the pic will chronicle. An abc news senior white house correspondent chronicles the short life of a doomed american army outpost. He is also the author of the bestseller the outpost and the novel the hellfire club. Jan 14, 20 jake tapper, a senior white house correspondent for abc news, brings us back to the wilds of nuristan in the outpost. An untold story of american valor, in which he explores one of americas deadliest battles during the war in afghanistan. Someone, somewhere, came up with the moronic idea of putting a post in a location so remote, so inaccessible, and so dangerous that many, many soldiers lost their lives, unnecessarily, the author shows. An untold story of american valor, is a book of heroism, sacrifice, betrayal, honor, and confusion. He has been married to jennifer marie brown since september 3.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 12, 20 the outpost an untold story of american valor by jake tapper. The outpost an untold story of american valor by jake tapper. Tapper s book and his reporting on the veterans and troops were cited when the congressional medal of honor society awarded him the tex mccrary award for excellence in journalism. It tells the true story of an american outpost in remote afghanistan that is constantly under attack from rebel forces, and in the end, faces the. Book recounts infamous outpost battle from afghan war abc news. The result of the battle was a pyrrhic victory as most the the outpost was destroyed and 8 americans were killed and 27 were wounded but.
The bluf on jake tappers new book on afghanistan, the outpost, is that you need to read it. May 03, 2018 jake tapper s outpost film enlists scott eastwood, orlando bloom to star exclusive. Jul 20, 2017 jake tapper s bestselling book is getting the film treatment. A chronicle of the commitment and heroism of individual soldiers. Feb 28, 20 the bluf on jake tapper s new book on afghanistan, the outpost, is that you need to read it. Jake tapper biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is jake tapper.
Jake tappers book the outpost will become a movie starring actors scott eastwood, landry jones and orlando bloom. The outpost by jake tapper little, brown and company. Jake tappers book is meticulously researched, excellently written and a. Jake tapper exposes the origins of this tragic and confounding story, exploring the history of the camp and detailing the stories of soldiers heroic and doomed, shadowed by the recklessness of their commanders in washington, d. Millennium films announced thursday that a film based on tappers book, the outpost. Booklist this is a narrative, not a polemic, and tapper patiently lays out the history of what happened at keating in a gripping, forceful style. Here is the war as borne by the grunts who belong to the countrys other 1 percent. Tapper has been a widely respected reporter in the nations capital for more than 14 years. Jake tappers the outpost, will be directed by rod lurie, director of the last castle and former soldier. Milo gibson to star in the outpost based on cnn jake. An untold story of american valor debuted at number 10 in november 2012 on the new york times bestseller list for hardback nonfiction. Jake tapper book recounts infamous outpost battle from. Jake tapper, a senior white house correspondent for abc news, brings us back to the wilds of nuristan in the outpost. In the outpost, jake tapper gives us the powerful saga of cop keating, from its establishment to eventual destruction, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of soldiers and their families, and to a place and war that has remained profoundly distant to most americans.
Kurt schlichter, an incredible account of how this outpost was horribly jeopardized. Jake tapper on the outpost, afghanistan, and david petraeus. Tappers book and his reporting on the veterans and troops were cited when the congressional medal of honor society awarded him the tex mccrary award for excellence in journalism. Jake tapper biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. The illfated american military base was in a remote afghan valley. The lead with jake tapper, his onehour weekday program, debuted in march 20. Book recounts infamous outpost battle from afghan war abc news jake tapper discusses his new book. Attempting to shake us out of our apathy, jake tapper has written the outpost, a book that in its depth and detail performs a public service by giving due to.
Jake tappers hellfire club takes us back to mccarthy. By clicking sign up, i acknowledge that i have read and agree to hachette book group. When i began to listen to this book, i did not have high expectations. The outpost jake tapper haftad 9780316185400 bokus.
The outpost book becoming a movie, starring eastwood. An untold story of american valor by jake tapper about the battle of kamdesh. Nov, 2012 abc news jake tapper s new book delves into infamous 2009 taliban attack on 53 u. Based on the bestselling nonfiction book the outpost. It happened in at outpost where 53 americans fought off 400 taliban. Unfortunately, the author spends of the book on backstory we get it, the cop was in a shitty location. An untold story of american valor by cnns chief washington correspondent jake tapper, the. Based on the battle of kamdesh where america combat outpost keating came under attack from hundreds of taliban fighters. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the outpost. Its difficult to reconcile that harsh reality with petraeus bringing paula broadwell with him to afghanistan. Jan 28, 2019 jake tapper biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is jake tapper.
The outpost book becoming a movie, starring eastwood cnn. Jake tappers afghan siege book the outpost nabbed by. Soon to be a major motion picture from millennium films at 5. New yorkborn jake tapper is an emmy awardwinning american journalist, cartoonist, and author. Jake tapper, the reporter guy who is he, to undertake such a project. He is also commonly known for his book the outpost.
Aug 21, 20 read an excerpt of cnns jake tappers book the outpost, about a brutal assault on u. Abc news jake tappers new book delves into infamous 2009 taliban attack on 53 u. In a new book, the cnn anchor tells the story of combat outpost keating. The outpost by jake tapper book cover, description, publication history. The book takes us through the tribulations of building and defending cop keating and culminates in a tragic battle on oct. If you want to understand how the war in afghanistan went off the rails, you need to read this book jon krakauer, author of into the wild the power of the outpost lies in tappers development of the main characters. He is best known for his work in cnn and abc network. Jake tappers bestselling book is getting the film treatment. This book is well researched, wellwritten, and accurate. The heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of americas deadliest battles during the war in afghanistan, acclaimed by critics everywhere as a classic. Jake tapper s book the outpost will become a movie starring actors scott.
He is the host of political punch with jake tapper, a web show that gives an inside look at the white house, and appears regularly on good morning america, nightline, and world news with diane sawyer. Apr 23, 2018 jake tapper, the tenacious anchor of cnn, the merciless slayer of alternative facts, the dogged deflator of political egos, has written a novel about corruption in washington. May 03, 2018 jake tapper s book the outpost will become a movie starring actors scott eastwood, landry jones and orlando bloom. An untold story of american valor kindle edition by tapper, jake. Cnn anchor and chief washington correspondent jake tapper joined the network in january 20. This book is wellresearched, wellwritten, and accurate. Milo gibson has signed with alchemy entertainment for management and is also joining millennium medias rod luriedirected film the outpost based on cnn anchor and chief washington. Journey to the outpost to understand what our troops go throughand why they go through it. The result of the battle was a pyrrhic victory as most the the outpost was destroyed and 8 americans were killed and 27 were wounded but taliban forces retreated due to heavy casualties. Attempting to shake us out of our apathy, jake tapper has written the outpost, a book that in its depth and detail performs a public service by giving due to troops whose stories wont receive screen time at multiplexes this winter. Tapper was named host of the networks sunday morning show, state of the union, in june 2015.