Title:
The sky below
JLCTITLE245:
Scott Parazynski with Susy Flory.
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Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Little A, [2017]
Physical Description:
xiv, 252 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781503936706
9781503936690
Abstract:
"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--readers will experience the life of an elite athlete, physician, and explorer"--Amazon.com.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-252).
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Contents:
The inspiration for this book -- On the shoulders of giants -- Cliffhanger -- Rocket boy -- Wanderlust -- Dr. Luge -- You sleep when you die -- Say cheese -- Hogs in Houston -- Doogie begins -- Rockie rocket ride -- Cosmobutts -- Young Skywalker -- Mir MacGyvering -- Physician to the stars -- Strength and honor -- Fire and rain -- Remorse and resurrection -- Hail Columbia -- Scott vs. the volcano -- Iron Man smackdown -- Rambonauts -- In the blink of an eye -- Sew what?! -- That day -- The goddess -- Rare air -- The sky below -- Moonstruck -- Ice and heat -- Afterword: The flight path ahead.