The Right Stuff

Discover the captivating chronicle of America's early space program with 'The Right Stuff' by Tom Wolfe, a must-read B-format paperback published in 2018 by Random House UK. Perfect for book clubs and history enthusiasts, this remarkable novel dives deep into the profound courage, sheer determination, and raw adrenaline of those who ventured into space. With its 448 pages of vivid storytelling, Wolfe masterfully explores the mythology surrounding the American space race, making it an engaging chronicle of ambition and bravery. Featuring an introduction by renowned US astronaut Scott Kelly, this book reflects on the daring individuals who embodied 'the right stuff.' Their audacity transformed the field of aeronautics, risking their lives atop massive rockets while chasing a dream. Ideal for readers who appreciate gripping narratives and historical insights, 'The Right Stuff' celebrates human achievement against all odds. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brilliant paperback, but please note that combined shipping with other products is not available. Get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable literary journey into the exhilarating world of space exploration!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784873714
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 448


Description:
A wonderful novel and perfect book club choice, The Right Stuff is a wildly vivid and entertaining chronicle of America's early space programme.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY US ASTRONAUT SCOTT KELLY

'What is it,' asks Tom Wolfe, 'that makes a man willing to sit on top of an enormous Roman Candle.and wait for someone to light the fuse?' Arrogance? Stupidity? Courage? Or, simply, that quality we call 'the right stuff'?

A monument to the men who battled to beat the Russians into space, The Right Stuff is a voyage into the mythology of the American space programme, and a dizzying dive into the sweat, fear, beauty and danger of being on the white-hot edge of history in the making.

'Tom Wolfe at his very best. Learned, cheeky, risky, touching, tough, compassionate, nostalgic, worshipful, jingoistic...The Right Stuff is superb' New York Times Book Review

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