The Sky Below: A True Story of Summits, Space, and Speed
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (586 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1522639152 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 548 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Gripping true story, rarely matched adventures, well-written, inspiring Rob Natiuk MUCH ON THE PLUS SIDE. This book more than lives up to its title – “A true story of summits, space, and speed.” The personal and team adventures, inner and outer, of astronaut Scott Parazynski go beyond just space travel. We go to the top of the world twice, for Scott also takes us along on his two Mt. Everest climbs, harrowing and wondrous. He did his successful climb in his older years. How he relates the challenges with his earl. Great book cursed with poor design. Scott Parazynski has some very interesting stories to tell. Like many astronauts, he tells them in a way that skips the flowery language and poetic metaphors. That's not a bad thing. Something about people who could brag choosing not to makes for more powerful reading.At times the technical details left me a little unable to picture what was happening, or understand the dangers in, for example, a perilous rock climbing expedition. I honestly prefer . Great book about getting into Space Well written book about Scott's life and what drove him to become an astronaut. How he sought adventure as a youth, moved frequently as a child, and got a medical degree that was a great asset in the astronaut program. How all these things ended up leading him into his life's journey.Really enjoyed his stories about space travel, hiking, rock climbing, Mt Everest, and finally to Antarctica.
Scott and his wife, Meena Wadhwa, a renowned planetary scientist, divide their time between Houston, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona. Scott Parazynski was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2016, and is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including five NASA Space Flight Medals, two NASA Distinguished Service Medals, two NASA Exceptional Service Medals, the Aviation Week Laureate Award, the Antarctica Service Medal, the National Eagle Scou
Preparing for Rick’s flight in space as the commander, Scott was a natural choice to be with our family throughout the launch week in Florida. Add dedication to inspiring youth to pursue their dreams, as well as devotion to his own children, and you have the dramatic page-turner, The Sky Below.” —June Scobee Rodgers, PhD, founding chair, Challenger Center for Space Science Education, and author of Silver Linings and the Star Challengers series“Former astronaut, Scott Pa
With deep passion, unbridled creativity, resilience, humility, and self-deprecation, Parazynski chases his dream of the ultimate adventure experience, again and again and again. “Scott Parazynski’s drive, curiosity, inventiveness, and great humor shine through the pages of The Sky Below and will certainly inspire future generations to pursue their dreams with every fiber in their being.” —John Glenn, NASA astronautAn epic memoir from a man whose life is defined by exploration and innovation, The Sky Below re-creates some of the most unforgettable adventures of our time. In an era that transitioned from moon shots to the Space Shuttle, space station, and Mar