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portada Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit: Life Lessons from an Unlikely Astronaut
Type
Physical Book
Language
English
Pages
200
Format
Hardcover
ISBN13
9781960259530

Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit: Life Lessons from an Unlikely Astronaut

Kilrain, Susan (Author) · Bookpress Publishing · Hardcover

Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit: Life Lessons from an Unlikely Astronaut - Kilrain, Susan

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Synopsis "Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit: Life Lessons from an Unlikely Astronaut"

In Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit, Susan Kilrain takes readers on a gripping and inspiring journey through the trials that shaped her extraordinary career. From the relentless demands of aerospace engineering and elite flight training to her service as a US Navy test pilot, earning a place among the first women to fly the F-14 Tomcat, she charts a path marked with grit, courage, and unshakable resolve, ultimately leading to the greatest challenge of her life--becoming the youngest person to pilot a space shuttle. Alongside her story of professional milestones, Kilrain writes candidly about the personal victories and setbacks that unfolded behind the scenes, including navigating the delicate balance between family life and one of the world's most demanding careers. Through honest reflection, she explores her confrontation with obstacles such as gender bias and institutional resistance as well as her inner battles with doubt and fear. Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit delivers a powerful reminder that with vision, determination, and the courage to keep going, the sky is no limit--it's an invitation.

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