Chip Bearden

Broschiertes Buch

Goodbye, Papa Golf

"The Riskiest Thing I Do" - A Memoir of Flying, Family, and Self-Discovery

Beschreibung

This gripping true story-a surprise #1 Amazon New Releases Top Seller-takes readers on an emotional journey of triumph and self-discovery. A 14-year-old boy learns to fly gliders and develops as a top sailplane racing pilot to emerge from the shadow of his All-American father. After a violent crash on the national stage alters his life forever, he battles failure and overcomes adversity while redefining success as a pilot, as a professional, as a Boston Marathon veteran, as a husband and father, and, ultimately, as a man. This compelling account of that tragic day and its aftermath will inspire and motivate readers, who will:Learn how to overcome their own life's challenges and never give up on their dreams. Be emotionally moved by the compelling tale of personal growth and transformation. Gain a newfound appreciation for the power of resilience. Enjoy an uplifting and heart-warming story of success in the face of adversity. Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air is beloved by those who will never set foot on Mt. Everest. Likewise, Goodbye, Papa Golf is:A flying book for pilots and non-pilots. A marathoning book for runners and non-runners. An adventure story written in the universal human language of doubt, fear, success, tragedy, failure, comeback, triumph, love, and ultimate redemption in a remarkable life's journey. If you'd like an insider's look at the somewhat arcane sports of flying gliders and running marathons or simply need an uplifting tale to spur you to pursue your own dreams, read this book now!

Autor

Now an Amazon.com Best Selling author, Chip Bearden learned how to fly in 1965, before he was legally old enough to drink, drive a car, vote, or have sex. A nationally ranked sailplane racing pilot since the 1970s, he has dealt with challenges, successes, setbacks, and tragedies. With an impressive accumulation of 3,000 flight hours, Chip's passion for sailplane racing has endured. Guided by his father, who served as his flight instructor, coach, and flying partner, Chip steadily ascended the ranks during the 1970s, before the arc of his competitive career was irrevocably altered by a horrific crash. Having been raised in a soaring family, Chip continued to embrace that passion as an adult. Now, however, he was faced with juggling it with the demands of a career and his own family, as well as with another passion-running marathons, including conquering the iconic Boston Marathon on multiple occasions. He has long wanted to leverage his flying and running experiences to push beyond sensational tales of "There I was, facing death at 10,000 feet!" and explore why pilots-and marathon runners, mountain climbers, auto racers, and others-are driven to flirt with danger, not always despite the risks but because of them. His widely respected writing has appeared online and in print, including in The New York Times. For more information, see https://chipbearden.com

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Greensmith House Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 388
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. August 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 561g
• ISBN-13: 9798987274002
• Artikelnr.: 70254934