Fictional Kappa Sigma "tell-all" published

[PiLove]

Hi there Kappa Sigs!! I'm an ADPi from CSU Sacramento and I just thought ya'll might wanna see this if you haven't already.

A new book was recently published by Brad Land called
"Goat: A Memoir"

Here is a description from Amazon.com

"When Brett leaves for Clemson and joins a fraternity, Kappa Sigma, the author follows, thinking it will help him fit in with others and heal, but barbaric hazing rituals of humiliation and intimidation revive the phobias linked to his abduction. As the abuse against new pledges ("goats") continues, Land questions the value of the frat group's thinking, the surrendering of one's will to violence and his desperate need to belong, especially after another pledge dies of a heart attack following an intense round of hazing......."

If you want to see the book for yourself go to
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400060931/qid=1081838697/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/102-1153967-6173716 (http://)

[docetboy]

Thanks, I remember hearing about this earlier. When the book first came out, there was a bunch of research done and found out that the author has never been associated with Kappa Sigma - He was never a member, a pledge, or offered membership.

Best thing to do with this book is to laugh at the description, then ignore it.

[James]

He faked being a kappa sigma? No wonder people beat him and left him for dead.

[AchtungBaby80]

Didn't they publish an excerpt from that book in GQ several months ago? Because I'm pretty sure I remember reading it...it was pretty graphic stuff, but it also seemed like something out of "The Skulls" or something. I couldn't believe it at the time...but no wonder, if it's fake. :p