Geronimo: Apache Renegade

Sterling Biographies

by George Sullivan

“No gun can ever kill you.” Those are the magical words Geronimo heard whispered in the air, and that he believed true. Although his name is often linked with violence and even savagery, Geronimo's early life was actually peaceful. What transformed him into one of the most renowned warriors in the Apache nation, a man whom the U.S. government wished captured or killed at any cost? This gripping biography captures the often-tragic experiences that defined the life of this fearless leader. 

Genres: Biography, History

124 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 2010

About the author

George Sullivan is a best-selling nonfiction author with more than 100 books to his credit. He lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Geomet Agape · Rating 4 out of 5]

i will now want to skydive just so i can scream this guy's name.

[Roger DeBlanck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Geronimo: Apache Renegade by George Sullivan is a well-written and engaging biography for early teen readers. Sullivan neither glorifies nor diminishes Geronimo’s life of savage exploits, which eventually made him a celebrity in his elderly years and ultimately contributed to his ongoing legend. Furthermore, he does a nice job of conveying how Geronimo’s choices and actions were largely a result of the adverse historical circumstances wrought upon the Apaches’ way of life by Western expansion.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a middle-graders book nominally on the life of Geronimo, one of the most famous Native Americans. With information of his life as told to the writer through a translator, Geronimo gives his version of the Apache-white conflicts. There are sidebars about the Apache way of life although some of the information does not agree with other sources and about other individuals. Stiff this is a fair introduction to the Apache for middle shoolers.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know this book was written for younger folk learning the history of Geronimo, but I quite liked it. I found it educational, fair, and it provided enough account without going into day by day detail that could become monotonous and boring. It was easy to read and absorbable. Simple ... medium simple and for me a good read. Maybe one day I'll read the big boy version but for now, I feel satisfied.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave up on it. Nice layout, sweet pictures, nice story but the dates are ALL OVER THE PLACE. They talk about the Mexicans killing his wife and kids in 1951, and then discuss the Mexican-American war, 1948.

Then Cochise is shot and killed, in a cowardly ambush by soldiers. Two chapters down, they're dealing with Cochise to visit his camp. Wha?

[Audrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a certain read if you are looking to learn about someone less famous. He had a riveting tale and I enjoyed reading about him!