Floating in Darkness

A Journey of Evolution

De: Ron Garan

Narrado por: Ron Garan

Duración: 11 h y 17 m

Resumen del Editor

The true story of the life journey of a combat fighter pilot and astronaut. An adventure that illuminates a path toward understanding the meaning of life and our place in the universe.

Humanity faces an unprecedented crisis that threatens all life on Earth. Desert Storm fighter pilot and NASA astronaut Ron Garan addresses this head-on in Floating in Darkness: A Journey of Evolution, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed first book, The Orbital Perspective: Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million Miles. Ron takes us on an extraordinary journey through outer space and inner space. He explores the dancing, intersecting orbits of religion, spirituality, and science while grappling with his own role in the violence of combat and the effects of war on all aspects of human life. We witness Ron struggling with mortality while also basking in the sheer wonder and beauty of our world and beyond. From this perspective, Ron maps out a viable path forward--to solve our crisis, we need a giant leap in humanity's evolutionary process. We must transcend individual and collective ego and embrace the true nature of our interdependence with this fragile planet and all life within its biosphere. Ron shows us how to discover our purpose, detoxify our divisive culture, and become a "white blood cell" in a growing immune response to heal our world. Floating in Darkness is a blueprint to build a restorative and positive future for all.

©2021 Ronald J. Garan Jr (P)2022 Ronald J. Garan Jr

A Transcendent Narrative, An Inspiring Journey of Resilience, Empathy and Perseverance

This audiobook is a truly transformative and uplifting experience. Garan’s narration of his journey as an astronaut, both in space and on Earth, is captivating and inspiring. One of the most striking elements is how Garan vividly describes the breathtaking beauty he witnessed in space. From the stunning view of Earth to the serene silence of outer space, his words transport listeners to a realm of wonder and awe.

Garan’s emphasis on family, love, and perseverance is deeply moving. He candidly shares the sacrifices he and his family made to pursue his dream and the love and support that helped him through tough times. His account of the isolation and loneliness of living in space, and how his loved ones helped him persevere, is a powerful reminder of the importance of those we hold dear.

A standout aspect of this audiobook is Garan’s focus on resilience and empathy. Despite facing numerous challenges, both physical and mental, he never lost sight of the humanity of his fellow astronauts and the people he encountered on Earth. His ability to empathize with others and see the world from different perspectives is truly inspiring, highlighting the importance of compassion in today’s world.

Thi is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, hope, and a sense of wonder. Garan’s narration is honest and powerful, and his story will resonate with listeners of all ages. It is a genuinely uplifting and transformative experience that I highly recommend.

Floating in Darkness

This could have been the best book, he could have told more stories and talked about his amazing adventures. He has a gift of making us see the beauty in the world. BUT.. the religious aspect of this book is ridiculous I had to fast forward through most of it. It was like a bible school lesson.