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The Ordinary Spaceman
- From Boyhood Dreams to Astronaut
- Narrado por: Aaron Killian
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- De Kathy in CA en 08-16-16
De: Chris Hadfield
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Riding Rockets
- The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut
- De: Mike Mullane
- Narrado por: Joel Richards
- Duración: 18 h y 32 m
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In 1978, the first group of space shuttle astronauts was introduced to the world - 29 men and six women who would carry NASA through the most tumultuous years of the space shuttle program. Among them was USAF Colonel Mike Mullane, who, in his memoir Riding Rockets, strips the heroic veneer from the astronaut corps and paints them as they are - human.
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Not for the young...
- De Collecting Warehouse en 11-14-18
De: Mike Mullane
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In the Shadow of the Moon
- A Challenging Journey to Tranquility, 1965-1969
- De: Francis French, Colin Burgess
- Narrado por: Gary L. Willprecht
- Duración: 18 h y 16 m
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In the Shadow of the Moon tells the story of the most exciting and challenging years in spaceflight, with two superpowers engaged in a titanic struggle to land one of their own people on the moon. Drawing on interviews with astronauts, cosmonauts, their families, technicians, and scientists, as well as rarely seen Soviet and American government documents, the authors craft a remarkable story of the golden age of spaceflight as both an intimate human experience and a rollicking global adventure.
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Interesting book for space afficionados
- De Leslie F. en 04-21-16
De: Francis French, y otros
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Endurance
- A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery
- De: Scott Kelly
- Narrado por: Scott Kelly
- Duración: 13 h y 6 m
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A stunning memoir from the astronaut who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station - a candid account of his remarkable voyage, of the journeys off the planet that preceded it, and of his colorful formative years. A natural storyteller and modern-day hero, Kelly has a message of hope for the future that will inspire for generations to come. Here, in his personal story, we see the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the boundless wonder of the galaxy.
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Great insights with bad audio quality
- De Marc Freudenberg en 11-27-17
De: Scott Kelly
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The Sky Below
- A True Story of Summits, Space, and Speed
- De: Scott Parazynski, Susy Flory
- Narrado por: Scott Parazynski, Homer Hickam
- Duración: 8 h y 51 m
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An 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. From dramatic, high-risk spacewalks to author Scott Parazynski's death-defying quest to summit Mount Everest - his body ravaged by a career in space - listeners will experience the life of an elite athlete, physician, and explorer.
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Not what I thought
- De dennis en 01-13-18
De: Scott Parazynski, y otros
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First Man
- The Life of Neil A. Armstrong
- De: James R. Hansen
- Narrado por: Jeremy Bobb
- Duración: 16 h y 26 m
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When Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon’s surface in 1969, the first man on the Moon became a legend. In First Man, author James R. Hansen explores the life of Neil Armstrong. Based on over 50 hours of interviews with the intensely private Armstrong, who also gave Hansen exclusive access to private documents and family sources, this "magnificent panorama of the second half of the American twentieth century" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) is an unparalleled biography of an American icon.
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Not really 'unabridged'
- De A Reader en 06-06-18
De: James R. Hansen
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An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
- What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything
- De: Chris Hadfield
- Narrado por: Chris Hadfield
- Duración: 8 h y 45 m
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Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposed of a live snake while piloting a plane, and been temporarily blinded while clinging to the exterior of an orbiting spacecraft. The secret to Col. Hadfield's success - and survival - is an unconventional philosophy he learned at NASA: prepare for the worst and enjoy every moment of it.
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Chris Hadfield Is The Real Thing!
- De Kathy in CA en 08-16-16
De: Chris Hadfield
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Riding Rockets
- The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut
- De: Mike Mullane
- Narrado por: Joel Richards
- Duración: 18 h y 32 m
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In 1978, the first group of space shuttle astronauts was introduced to the world - 29 men and six women who would carry NASA through the most tumultuous years of the space shuttle program. Among them was USAF Colonel Mike Mullane, who, in his memoir Riding Rockets, strips the heroic veneer from the astronaut corps and paints them as they are - human.
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Not for the young...
- De Collecting Warehouse en 11-14-18
De: Mike Mullane
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In the Shadow of the Moon
- A Challenging Journey to Tranquility, 1965-1969
- De: Francis French, Colin Burgess
- Narrado por: Gary L. Willprecht
- Duración: 18 h y 16 m
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In the Shadow of the Moon tells the story of the most exciting and challenging years in spaceflight, with two superpowers engaged in a titanic struggle to land one of their own people on the moon. Drawing on interviews with astronauts, cosmonauts, their families, technicians, and scientists, as well as rarely seen Soviet and American government documents, the authors craft a remarkable story of the golden age of spaceflight as both an intimate human experience and a rollicking global adventure.
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Interesting book for space afficionados
- De Leslie F. en 04-21-16
De: Francis French, y otros
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The Astronaut Maker
- How One Mysterious Engineer Ran Human Spaceflight for a Generation
- De: Michael Cassutt
- Narrado por: Eric Martin
- Duración: 15 h y 40 m
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One of the most elusive and controversial figures in NASA's history, George W. S. Abbey was called "the Dark Lord", "the Godfather", and "UNO" (unidentified NASA official) by those within NASA. Yet Abbey had more influence on human spaceflight than almost anyone in history. From young pilot and wannabe astronaut to engineer, bureaucrat, and finally director of the Johnson Space Center, Abbey's story has never been fully told - until now. The Astronaut Maker takes listeners inside NASA to learn the real story of how Abbey rose to power and wielded it out of the spotlight.
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Excellent Book for Space Enthusiasts
- De Amazon Customer en 06-30-24
De: Michael Cassutt
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Moon Shot
- The Inside Story of America's Apollo Moon Landings
- De: Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, Jay Barbree, y otros
- Narrado por: Christopher Grove
- Duración: 13 h y 55 m
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On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, and the space race was born. Desperate to beat the Russians into space, NASA put together a crew of the nation's most daring test pilots: the seven men who were to lead America to the moon. The first into space was Alan Shepard; the last was Deke Slayton, whose irregular heartbeat kept him grounded until 1975. They spent the 1960s at the forefront of NASA's effort to conquer space, and Moon Shot is their inside account of what many call the 20th century's greatest feat - landing humans on another world.
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A Definitive Summary of Our Manned Space Missions
- De Robert en 08-15-19
De: Alan Shepard, y otros
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Rocket Men
- The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon
- De: Robert Kurson
- Narrado por: Ray Porter, Robert Kurson
- Duración: 12 h y 20 m
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By August 1968, the American space program was in danger of failing in its two most important objectives: to land a man on the moon by President Kennedy's end-of-decade deadline and to triumph over the Soviets in space. With its back against the wall, NASA made an almost unimaginable leap: It would scrap its usual methodical approach and risk everything on a sudden launch, sending the first men in history to the moon - in just four months.
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The Men Who Saved 1968
- De Gillian en 04-04-18
De: Robert Kurson
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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
- The Lives and Careers of the First Men on the Moon
- De: Charles River Editors
- Narrado por: Scott Clem
- Duración: 3 h y 27 m
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At 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969, time stood still throughout the world, as thousands converged at the Kennedy Space Center and millions tuned in on live television. At that instant, the first rumbles began to shake the ground, as a small spacecraft attached to the giant Saturn V rocket, several hundred feet tall, started lifting off. Apollo 11 was on its way to a historic first landing on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin: The Lives and Careers of the First Men on the Moon profiles both astronauts and the most memorable space mission in history.
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Ask an Astronaut
- My Guide to Life in Space
- De: Tim Peake
- Narrado por: Robin Ince, Tim Peake - introduction
- Duración: 7 h y 12 m
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Based on his historic mission to the International Space Station, Ask an Astronaut is Tim Peake's guide to life in space and his answers to the thousands of questions he has been asked since his return to Earth. With explanations ranging from the mundane (how do you wash your clothes or go to the bathroom while in orbit?) to the profound (do humans have a duty to explore the unknown?), all written in Tim's characteristically warm style, Tim shares his thoughts on every aspect of space exploration.
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Inspiring
- De Evelyn Canas en 03-06-18
De: Tim Peake
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Chasing Space
- An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances
- De: Leland Melvin
- Narrado por: Ron Butler
- Duración: 7 h y 14 m
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Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path from the gridiron to the heavens was riddled with setbacks and injury, Leland persevered to reach the stars. While training with NASA, Melvin suffered a severe injury that left him deaf. Leland was relegated to earthbound assignments but chose to remain and support his astronaut family. His loyalty paid off. Recovering partial hearing, he earned his eligibility for space travel.
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A Must Listen to for any Space Enthusiast!
- De B.A. Lopez en 01-11-20
De: Leland Melvin
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- Frank Turner
- 04-25-16
Entertaining but choppy
Enjoyed it but found it choppy in content. Spent several chapter's on the space toilet operation. Not enough on the space experience.
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- 02-21-16
Great easy to listen story.
I have always dreamt of being an astronaut and so when I saw that NASA is finally taking applications for new astronaut hopefuls I decided to do some research on what it would take. That is how I came across this audio book. This story of Clayton Anderson was very inspiring and help motivate me to reach for my dreams even if the dream is being an astronaut. I would recommend this book to anyone with a dream or a passion for outer space.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-27-18
Mostly about going to the bathroom
I've read a whole bunch of astronaut autobiographies/memoirs and this one is kind of a disappointment. There are two chapters about pooping, several long and in-depth descriptions of pooping, and way too many inappropriate mentions of the female astronaut's bodies. I'm not offended, I just found it a waste of time and not interesting enough. I'd recommend Mike Massamino's book, Scott Kelly's book, or Scott Parazynski's book, all better. Unless you have a serious reason to read this one, there are better ways to spend your time.
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- Thomas C. Ross
- 10-15-19
Should be entitled The Gentleman Astronaut
A fantastic story from a wonderful person. I truly enjoyed listening to your book and hearing the tails of life and spaceflight. Thank you for publishing your story!
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- Lee
- 04-10-17
Astronaut 101: Professor Anderson
Where does The Ordinary Spaceman rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This Memoir by Clayton C. Anderson easily ranks in the top 5 of all the books I have listened to or read.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Easy, Clayton C. Anderson. This is a Memoir
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
The performance was my least favorite part of this book, Mr. Anderson has a lot of sarcastic tones throughout the book and a lot of humor, but the narrator does not emphatically hit these precise moments. On the other hand, the narrator was extremely clear and easy to understand.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, I took my time with this book. Mr. Anderson and I are acquaintances, and by acquaintances, I mean we have chatted on Quora a time or two. He asked me to give an honest opinion of his book.
Any additional comments?
Mr. Anderson's Memoir captures the essence of letting the layperson understand the basics of how one becomes an AsCan...on the 15th try. He also describes perfectly what it takes and means to be selected to "fly" as a NASA Astronaut. If you want an inside scoop from how nicknames are given, to tragedy, to reprimands of NASA this book is for you. This is an extremely honest book in my opinion because Mr. Anderson not only highlights his successes, but also his short falls. If I am lucky enough to meet Mr. Anderson and his family, not only would I shake all of their hands proudly, but I would feel I knew them. Great book, and to quote Mr. Anderson "Keep looking up"
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- Daniel Cascaddan
- 04-29-16
NASA is as NASA does....
If you could sum up The Ordinary Spaceman in three words, what would they be?
operational parameter specification
What did you like best about this story?
I loved the detail about his experiences as an AsCan. Having worked for NASA, I know that they are just about as screwed up as any Federal bureaucracy, even though I utterly worshipped them as a child of the Apollo Program. I liked that he was willing to talk about the political nonsense he endured as a NASA employee, and the adverse reaction to his willingness to point out incompetence, and actually expect improvements rather than punishment.
Which scene was your favorite?
I loved when he described Mardi Gras with his fellow AsCans, and one of them attempting to get favors in exchange for mission patch stickers, which nobody there wanted. He should try that at Comicon! He would be draped in nerds, fighting for his stickers! :)
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
My biggest critique is the amount of time he spent talking about his religious faith. Why do extremely religious people always think that everyone wants to hear about this? I bought this book to hear about the experiences of an astronaut, AS an astronaut. If I wanted to read about religion, I would have bought a book about that. I do not mind him having mentioned it a couple of times, but towards the end, it gets to be about that. If he ran out of material, I would have been perfectly happy to have had it simply be shorter. Of course, I understand the pressure of editors to add more material. It must be a certain length. There is nothing like placing duration limits on a creative endeavor...
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"Afghanistan seemed familiar. It had jagged blue-and-purple mountains, big skies, and bearded men in pickup trucks stocked with guns and hate for the government. It was like Montana - just on different drugs."-Kim Barker, Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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- Andrew Scott McClanahan
- 11-24-17
A nice blueprint for high school students
When an astronaut came to your school and you raised your hand with a question, was it "How do you go to the bathroom in space?" This is the book for you. Not to detract from the other content, this might be your reaction, too. I was so relieved when I finished the book.
On the serious side, the journey to becoming an astronaut is not like being a sports star. It is a great deal of work and persistence, not to mention actually getting a degree, and this aspect is the book's greatest value. Applying for the astronaut corp 15 times? Clayton got it done. He did the education requirements, too. Take note high schoolers. Life does not serve on a silver platter. I taught high school math and wish now to have the recommended reading list that has developed since. Jane Eyre is not on the list.
The other lesson for high school students is how one stupid email can ruin one's career. But I highly sympathize with Clayton about web technology. I worked in Mission Control, and web technology does not work with people the caliber of astronauts and flight controllers. The Audible site works great, but it is almost unique. At least at NASA we tested everything. Clayton's reaction to his disciplinary action, calling everyone offended, was to give him the list of names and he would set up a face to face meeting. No list was ever delivered. Says a lot about the phone culture and having a spine. Advantage Clayton.
The narrator is a bit syrupy. This is what made me stop listening and then trying again later after a rest. Makes me wonder how Clayton sounds, as I do in all autobiographies. Is Aaron Killian from Nebraska, too? I'd like to see a word count of "Nebraska" in this book.
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- Martin J. Lollar
- 08-21-17
Not really so ordinary...
To call any human selected to be an astronaut "ordinary" seems odd. Given the rigors of what it takes to even apply, you already have a person of great drive and self awareness. Let's not even talk about what it takes to be selected for a flight.
What Clayton Anderson so wonderfully captures in this heartfelt and personal telling of his journey is how the ordinary part of all of us are capable, if we *really* *truly* work to our best, can find the extraordinary within us. Yes, Clayton, as he keeps reminding us, is "just a small town Nebraska boy", but what emerges from this book is the tale of an extraordinary human that with humility and grace was able to make his boyhood dreams come true. Yes, he is human and that got in the way sometimes, but was always simply working on everything being the best for his family, his crew mates and anyone else that touched his life. A five star story told from "ground level" because he deftly takes you with him on his journey from ordinary to the extraordinary.
Very well read and no problem with the audio book. Highly recommended to Space lovers and anyone else simply interested in a wonderful journal of a person living an "extraordinary" life.
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- palm guru
- 10-14-20
Anderson is uncomfortable in Black neighborhoods
Anderson's tale of driving through a poor and rough neighborhood in Houston, with students "blaring music from boomboxes on their shoulders" makes me cringe. Anderson states that he was very uncomfortable driving through that neighborhood and being around 'black people' (black is not explicitly stated but is very clear given the context of the story). Anderson lost points from me on an otherwise pretty good book. He should have omitted this tale from his autobiography.
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- Mitchell D.
- 05-17-16
Wonderfully Crafted Autobiographical Astronaut Story
I enjoyed every moment of the time that I spent listening to the story of astronaut Clay Anderson. It was well narrated by Aaron Killian.
Evident throughout was the thoughtful perspective of astronaut Anderson as issues and circumstances unfolded. Some of which could only have been conveyed following his retirement/separation from the astronaut corp. Add to that the efforts of a man who achieved a lofty lifetime goal of becoming an astronaut during the era of the space shuttle and the building of the ISS. Truly a very good listen.
The technical issues were all explained in layperson terms and I left the audiobook with a much better understanding of the man, his spiritual strength, and sacrifices made in his personal life to live his lifelong dream.
Highly recommend to anyone who has a interest in space and what is required and what is sacrificed to become an astronaut.
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