I should read it again soon.
Posted on 01/04/2012 7:04:04 PM PST by Hojczyk
Great Book...A review from Amazon says it all...Obama should read it... a story of a real American...Aviation from WW II to the space age done by one man..
5.0 out of 5 stars Balls Out!!!, August 3, 2000 By Richard Ross-Adams (Johannesburg, South Africa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Yeager: An Autobiography (Paperback)
Legendary flying ace Chuck Yeager has put on paper not only his life, but his amazing character as well. Since I was a child I was told the stories of Chuck Yeager by my brothers.One of whom was an aviator himself, and was in awe of this man.
When I read his autobiography, which is definitely one of the best books I've ever read, I felt a new kind of respect for the man. A man who was never given a college education, yet managed to be one of the greatest aviators and men in history. He overcame the odds more than a few times.
What touched me most about this book was it's honesty.He never embellishes the truth, and tells it like it is, always. The book may not be the best articulated book in history, but that is because that is not Chuck's way.
He recounts all the major events in aviation history with a style that reveals his passion, and his determination that if you are going to do something, do it right.Eloquently put by Chuck, do it balls out.
I most enjoyed his manner in the book, fun loving without losing sight of himself, his demeanour is that of a mischievous brother who'll stand up for what he believes in, no matter what.
This man is a role model and one of the world's finest heroes. Read the book and meet the man.
Read it years ago. A must read for anyone of isn’t sure what the term “American exceptionalism” actually means.
Absolutely agree! I was very disappointed that this book is not available in an electronic format, so I bought a used paperback copy that literally fell apart in my hands as I read it. Truly an American hero of the highest order.
Should be required reading in high schools.
May God Bless Chuck Yeager!
Agreed. I also read it years ago and it is still one of the best biographies (auto or otherwise) I have read.
Chuck Yeager is an amazing guy.
He’s no John Glen
I read it when I was a 20 something and still refer to specific sections of the book from time to time.
Most recently that I can remember I mentioned him jumping to a frozen beach in South Korea and bustin his ass.
They made him out to be a badass in the Right Stuff, but that pales in comparison to the book. I wonder if there’s more than a handful of men alive today who would even seriously consider doing for money the things he volunteered for willingly.
And dragging his wounded buddy over the alps was just incredible.
As I recall, Yeager relays a story of Glen being a bit of a putz, landing his plane in soft sand and causing a huge headache in retrieval despite being warned repeatedly. If I remember right that is.
Its been 20 years or more since I read it and I remember a lot of specifics about the book.
I should read it again soon.
And then going to his commanding general and being ‘incredibly persuasive’ in getting back on the flight line, which at the time I guess was not allowed. Mr. Yeager is invincible.
It made a hell of an impact on me as well. I have recommended it countless times over the years. That man is the definition of Heroic American.
Now if his kids would just let him live in peace.....
Imagine being a CO looking at Yeager and having to say “no”.
Not a job I’d want ;)
He’s still living. I think he’s very near 90 now.
He was campaigning for Duncan Hunter in 08.
One of the best books ever. And true. He is an American genius and hero.
One of the best books ever. And true. He is an American genius and hero.
It was Neil Armstrong.
2 Distinguished Service Medals
2 silver stars
3 Distinguished flying crosses
2 Legion of merit bar
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Congressional Silver Medal
One of my Heros!
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