You can read biographies of General George Patton that are much longer than this one but in 234 pages this book will provide you with a good background into the personality of the soldier. Both General Patton and General Custer shared a common trait namely what to do with themselves when there is no war going on.Author Michael Keane provides insight into the controversial incidents in General Patton's career, such as the slapping incidents that took place in Sicily in 1943 of shell-shocked soldiers. In fairness to Patton little was known of this disability at the time. Author Keane also provides insight into Patton's religious beliefs and the power of prayer. Patton was a believer in reincarnation and claims he remembered things from previous lives of his.General Patton was a man of many contradictions. He could be profane and still be moved easily to tears. He could be blunt with a pastor who couldn't get his message across in ten minutes and used his profanity as an emphasis to get the importance of his message across to his soldiers. He sorely tested the patience of General Eisenhower with his controversial remarks.If you would like to learn about General Patton without pioneering your way through a lengthy biography this book by Michael Keane would be an excellent choice for you.