The Right Stuff – Audiobook Online
The Right Stuff” is a non-fiction book by Tom Wolfe that explores the early days of American space exploration and the lives of the pioneering pilots and astronauts who risked their lives to push the boundaries of human achievement. The book follows the lives of the Mercury Seven, a group of seven military pilots who were selected by NASA to become the first astronauts in space. Narrated by Dennis Quaid, the audiobook brings to life the thrilling and dangerous world of test pilots and space exploration. Quaid’s performance captures the excitement and adrenaline of the pilots, as well as the bureaucratic politics and behind-the-scenes drama that shaped the race to space.
Through in-depth interviews and extensive research, Wolfe takes a behind-the-scenes look at the individuals and institutions that made the space program possible, from the engineers and scientists at NASA to the journalists and politicians who covered and supported the space race. He also delves into the personal lives of the astronauts, exploring their families, their friendships, and the toll that the intense training and high-risk missions took on their physical and emotional health. With its vivid storytelling and fascinating subject matter, “The Right Stuff” is a compelling tribute to the bravery and perseverance of the individuals who dared to reach for the stars.
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The Right Stuff
- Narrated by: Dennis Quaid
From “America’s Most Nervous Journalist” (Newsweek) – a breathtaking epic, a magnificent adventure story and an investigation into the true heroism and courage of the first Americans to conquer space. “Tom Wolfe at His Best” (The New York Times Book Review)
Millions of words have flowed about man’s trip to the moon, but so far few have had a feel for the most fascinating aspect of the adventure: namely, what goes on in the minds of the astronauts themselves – in space, on the moon, and even during certain adventures on earth. It is this, the inner lives of astronauts, which Tom Wolfe describes with his almost uncanny ability to empathize that has made The Right Stuff such a classic.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tom Wolfe is the author of more than a dozen books, among them contemporary classics such as The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, The Right Things, The Vanity Flame, and A Full Man. A native of Richmond, Virginia, he earned his B.A. at Washington and Lee Universities and a Ph. in American studies at Yale. He lives in New York City.
ABOUT THE STORY MAN
Dennis Quaid has been known for his distinctive roles in both comedy and drama for over forty years. The next quaid can be seen in Roadside Attraction’s belief-based film I Can Only Imagine which will be released on March 16, 2018.
Dennis most recently starred in Crackle’s auction series The Art of More for which he also served as an executive producer. On the big screen, he was recently seen starring in Universal’s A Dog’s Purpose as well as in the reality TV series Truth. Next, he will begin filming the third season of the BAFTA Award-nominated TV series Fortitude and recently completed production on Lionsgate’s Kin with James Franco.
I hope this new audio version will spark interest in the space program. The book is a masterpiece and Dennis Quaid’s performance is breathtaking. He is the perfect choice. I love it and will definitely listen to it again!
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