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  • Endurance

  • A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery
  • By: Scott Kelly
  • Narrated by: Scott Kelly
  • Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (402 ratings)

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Summary

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Endurance by Scott Kelly.

From the NASA astronaut who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station - what it's like out there and what it's like now, back here. Enter Scott Kelly's fascinating world and dare to think of your own a little differently.

The veteran of four space flights and the American record holder for most consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few of us ever have and very few of us ever will.

Kelly's humanity, compassion, humour and passion shine as he describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term spaceflight, both existential and banal. He touches on what's happened to his body, the sadness of being isolated from everyone he loves, the pressures of constant close cohabitation, the catastrophic risks of colliding with space junk and the still more haunting threat of being absent should tragedy strike at home.

From a natural storyteller, Endurance is one of the finest examples of the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will and the boundless wonder of the galaxy.

©2017 Scott Kelly (P)2017 Random House AudioBooks
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Really Enjoyed !

I love the Astronauts personal stories of thier experience and more. Scott Kelly's audiobook is superb , it's a raw view experience of his experience , well documented , well told , frustration and joy of his roles before and on the International Space Station and more. Best astronaut book so far for me !

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The little things...

I am a space and lover and so listening to this book was a no brainer for me. The detail Scott goes into is fascinating but can become a lot. I loved listening to him describe take off, space walks, unexpected emergencies, landing and his well informed and thought through views on life and family. However, at points I would zone out as he describes fixing an item on the ISS for the 5th time.

Overall, I loved this book and would highly recommend. There are bit to push through but the good bits make it well worth it. What a man.

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An excellent story about life in space

Despite coming across as a little arrogant on times I can fully forgive him when you consider his start in live and what he has achieved. A truly remarkable story of a very poor education achievement followed by a ‘divine ah ha’ moment when he read The Right Stuff and suddenly finding a purpose and goal in life.

The details of life aboard the ISS were really interesting and it was so nice to have the author read his own book.

An excellent book and highly recommended.

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Scott tells space from human perspective

My first read/listen of space from an astronaut, narrated by the man himself.
Enthralling and captivating, a great insight into a man, a dream and goal and overcoming all obstacles to reach that goal.
The Right Stuff is now in shopping a shopping bag, waiting for my ride home while drinking a good IPA.
Thank you to Scott for sharing his journey.

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the closest I got to zero gravity

absolutely amazing! level of detail and introspection really makes you feel you are up there with Scott. I was already a space enthusiast now I'm also a Scott fan!

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A thoroughly interesting read

As an avid scifi reader, I was really intrigued by how different space is from fiction. Reality is larger than fiction and interesting and exciting. I enjoyed the last chapter when he describes some of the insights he has gained, which gave me hope for the future of our planet as well as for space travel. A really enjoyable book.

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inspiring

loved it!
Scott provides a real insight to what looks like a sanitized perfect world of being an astronaut in space and in earth. we are human beings after all.

thank you Scott.

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Amazing Story

Everybody in this planet should read/listen to this book. Scott , Thanks for this !

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So much more than a diary

Brilliantly written, a reflection not just on a year in space but a life's journey and the challenges facing humanity. Can't recommend highly enough- Kelly is a brilliant man.

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Superb

Astronaut Scott Kelly did an amazing job of telling his own personal account of his experiences on the ISS. I felt like I was with him all the way.

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