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Chasing The Wind: The Autobiography of Steve Fossett [Hardcover]

Steve Fossett (Author)
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Publication Date: 5 Oct 2006

In 2005, Steve Fossett completed the first solo, non-stop, non-refuelled circumnavigation of the world at the helm of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer. But what makes someone like Steve give up a secure, wellpaid job for the romantic, yet dangerous,world of the adventurer?

His adventurous spirit has piqued the intrigue of his fellow competitors and sports aficionados, and attracted the notice of the world.

In this dynamic autobiography, Steve Fossett shares his inspirational stories in a personal, intimate voice and candidly recounts the milestones, challenges and victories that have made up his much-heralded career and paved the way to his 109 world records.

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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books; 1st HB edition edition (5 Oct 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1852272341
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852272340
  • Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 2.8 x 24.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 584,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"THE GREATEST ADVENTURER ALIVE" (Richard Branson )

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Pilot, balloonist, yachtsman and endurance sportsman, American Steve Fossett has made aviation records (across the broadest possible range of flying machines) and speed sailing his specialities in becoming one of the world's best-known modern adventurers. He is the pilot of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer.

Will Hasley is a movie and TV script writer as well as a published author. He lives and works in Los Angeles.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read 23 Nov 2008
By B. Dix
Format:Hardcover
A very good read indeed. I was interested to note on page 58 that he said in 2006, when the book was published, it had been his experience that all the financial crises in the 20th century had occurred in October of the year in question. He would have made the obvious comment in 2008 had he lived to see the present mess!
A most enjoyable book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring and adventure filled biography! 21 Dec 2007
By M. Bell - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Before his disappearance on 9/4/07 Steve Fossett was a world class adventurer. He's the holder of some 115 world records & many "firsts" in aviation, sailing, and last but not least ballooning. This book takes the reader through the various phases of each major feat the highlight of which is his solo circumnavigation of the globe in a balloon after six attempts. It does become a little bit belabored, but since it's such a unique account of some truly extraordinary feats you can forgive him for some of the "flexing" he does throughout. The actual biographical info on his life is somewhat scant focusing more on his many adventures. It's clear though after reading this that he never did any of this stuff for the publicity. He really wanted to challenge himself and raise the bar for others. You come away from this biography of a hyper-motivated adventurer & successful businessman feeling anything is possible with the right amount of effort and persistance. Perhaps besides his many records that's the real legacy left to the world by Steve Fosset. It's not necessarily what he accomplished so much as what it represents!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Chasing the Wind 15 Jan 2007
By William Hasley - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This is a fantastic read for all age levels. I couldn't put the book down and I really got the feeling that I was along for the ride in all of Steve's adventures. He's the greatest adventurous alive today. I especially liked that you got to know all about Steve's life and that gave me a feeling about the man before I started reading about his exciting and dangerous adventures. I can't believe he swam the English Chanel at 45. That's amazing! I think this book could make several movies. It needs to be in all libraries across the nation to inspire children and adults to seek their dreams and believe that anything is possible. It's a great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wild and bumpy ride by Ralph Sheese 18 Jan 2007
By Ralph Sheese - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
"Chasing the Wind" is a great opportunity to see what today's technology and the stubborn determination to succeed can acoumplish for Steve Fossett. Here is the story of Steve fossett and the loyal support of his wife Peggy, through their adventures and achievements of life. Each event of his collection of conquests is archestrated by his age an strength.

His great achievement, in my opinion, is his ability to convince a team of dogs to sucessfully complete the Idenorod dogsled race, and then at another time, adjust his body in such a way as to be able to fly around the world in record time, without any sleep. Buy this book, read it, and then give it to the local library in your town!
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