The Right Stuff (6)

Author

Tom Wolfe

Genre

Non-Fiction, History, Biography, Aviation

Synopsis

Tom Wolfe's electrifying account of the early days of the U.S. space program follows the test pilots who became America's first astronauts, including Chuck Yeager and the Mercury Seven. Through his signature New Journalism style, Wolfe explores the unique combination of courage, ego, and competitive spirit—'the right stuff'—that defined these men who risked their lives to push the boundaries of flight and space exploration. A thrilling chronicle of American ambition, heroism, and the birth of the space age.