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  • Endurance (Young Readers Edition)

  • My Year in Space and How I Got There
  • By: Scott Kelly
  • Narrated by: George Newbern
  • Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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Endurance (Young Readers Edition)

By: Scott Kelly
Narrated by: George Newbern
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Publisher's summary

Discover what it's like to spend a year in space in this awe-inspiring memoir from a real-life NASA astronaut who did just that!

Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes listeners on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero.

Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk, and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home.

Find out the story of Kelly's childhood, his struggles in school, and ultimately the inspiration that sparked his incredible career, and the training to become a test-pilot and then astronaut.

This personal and fascinating story, newly adapted for young listeners from The New York Times best seller, will encourage aspiring astronauts and young listeners everywhere to believe in the impossible and reach for the stars

"An engaging and high-flying read for nonfiction and space lovers alike." (School Library Journal)

"Those who are intrigued by space travel will find this a fascinating book." (Booklist)

"Recommend this to readers who are interested in current events and anyone who wants an in-depth look at a STEM-related career." (VOYA)

©2018 Scott Kelly (P)2018 Listening Library
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Critic reviews

"Endurance, with its honest, gritty descriptions of an unimaginable life, a year off Earth, is as close as most readers will come to making that voyage themselves." (The Financial Times)

"Kelly's account is insightful, at times humorous, heart-tugging at others. And it's inspiring enough to change the life of some lost kid, just like The Right Stuff did for him." (USA Today)

"For space junkies, it's absolutely required reading.... We feel as though we're right there with him. A great book." (Booklist)

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Monotone narrator and not that interesting

My daughter had to read this for school so I listened to it on audiobook. It is very long winded with lots of boring details. While the concept is interesting Scott Kelly’s writing makes it feel dull and boring.

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