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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “He never went to college but ended up a general. Chuck Yeager was a World War II ace, was shot down, was the first man to break the sound barrier, rode horses, brought golden trout to the Sierras in a borrowed plane, was a test pilot, had eyes like a hawk, and it keeps going. He was one of my...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I think it doesn't matter what I think. Like him or not, the dude is for real.”
Rick B wrote this review Saturday, June 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I still remember how Yeager could see the bullets hit his ground targets from his P-51. What a stallion!”
Al T wrote this review Saturday, March 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A good book about a man who did a lot more than *just* being the first pilot to break the sound barrier. An example of non-fiction being more entertaining and than fiction.”
Jeff W wrote this review Saturday, February 23 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A good story told with an honest voice, with added voices of his wife and friends. Admirable, gifted, and hardworking, Chuck Yeager is a hero of flying and living "balls-out". I do not find it inspirational nor reflective, just a good yarn.”
spotson wrote this review Monday, December 17 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“He never went to college but ended up a general. Chuck Yeager was a World War II ace, was shot down, was the first man to break the sound barrier, rode horses, brought golden trout to the Sierras in a borrowed plane, was a test pilot, had eyes like a hawk, and it keeps going. He was one of my heroes. A book can help you find yours.”
Mr. W wrote this review Monday, November 26 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Yeager is/was the man. His true life story is even more incredible than Sam Shepard's portrayal in The Right Stuff. A great read if you're a fan of the movie or are into WWII history.”
Matt wrote this review Friday, July 13 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed reading about this aviator, largely due to hearing the Air National Guard pilots break the sound barrier with the sound of the "sonic boom" each Saturday morning in the 50's as I was growing up on the west side of Great Falls under Gore Hill.”
weradi wrote this review Thursday, July 12 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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