The Right Stuff

History of the space program from test pilots to astronauts

This book was informative and great entertainment. I loved reading about each of the astronauts stories ! NASA, roots from Chuck Yeager the greatest test pilot of all time through the rocket age.

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Excellent book. Enthralling

Wonderful insight into the complex politics and personalities involved. Highly recommend.

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Outstanding Book

I was raised in this environment, in this time period. Wolff got it right. His insight into these people and this life is right on. He brought things I observed into focus, his ability to portray it all amazes me.

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Highly enjoyable

Much better than the movie- as usual...and the movie was very good.

If you like astronauts, this book is The Right Stuff.

The Right Stuff focuses on the original 7 Mercury astronauts. At first I thought this book would be boring and mainly about science. I was quickly proven wrong. Tom Wolfe gives the reader a clear view of the entire Mercury project, while still keeping it exciting. He gives you facts and background information so that if you nothing about astronauts you will still understand everything in the book. The book does start off a little slow, but after the first 25 pages I quickly became absorbed in it. The author does an excellent job of describing the emotions and the mindset of the original 7. He describes how they possessed something more than courage. Any fool could climb into a rocket. But what made the astronauts unique, was the ability to do it day after day and even manage to enjoy it. Overall I thought this was a good read. But if you don't find astronauts interesting, you will most likely hate this book.

The Right Stuff

So this was the first Tom Wolfe book I've read, and I can tell you that is does not disappoint, and neither does Wolfe's ability to portray the struggles and triumphs of the Original Seven. A must read for anyone interested in the space race or flight in general!

Amazing Book

This book is great. This is without a doubt the best book I have ever read on astronauts. This book is good for all readers.

Reviews for astronaut and NASA fans

Fantastic voyage with Tom Wolfe and the Mercury seven.

Twice as good as the movie

If you loved the movie, you will love this book. Ten times as good as the movie, the book goes faster, farther, pushes the envelope farther than any other book of its kind....this is The Right Stuff

a must read to understand choices made the US space program (manned flights)

A terrific book (the best by Tom Wolfe to my opinion). A must read to understand the emphasis on **manned** flights choosen from the very beginning of the US space program, with consequences that reach up to the present shuttle program (including the recent tragedy).

I Love This Book!

The best non-fiction book out there!

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