When you consider the horrible direction performed by Clint Eastwood over the years (The Eiger Sanction, Blood Work, Tightrope, Breezy, The Outlaw Josey Wales), this book has a lot of credibility. He does not have much of a legacy as an actor, either. You can always expect the same one-dimensional performance. The reasons for this lack of talent are revealed by McGilligan. Clint started life as a "nice guy" and then slid into a greedy career killer destroying friends and lovers. It takes a lot of time, energy, and commitment to become a great director. The author proves that Clint has none of these traits, except to use movies to make a fast buck. Judging from the testimony of many people close to Clint, he is a failure in career, family, and the way he has handled his life.As negative as this all sounds, somehow McGilligan writes objectively with a refreshing, entertaining style. This makes the book a very enjoyable read.