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Right Stuff

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Tom Wolfe's "The Right Stuff" explores American heroism during a time of disillusionment, focusing on the courage of test pilots and astronauts. Using a limited omniscient perspective, he chronicles key figures like Alan Shepard and John Glenn, highlighting their daring feats and personal challenges. The book stands out as a vivid portrayal of America's space program.

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Right Stuff, Wolfe Tom James

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1983
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Language
English
Publisher
Bantam Books
Released
1983
Format
Paperback
Pages
367
ISBN13
9780553240634
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The right stuff
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Tom Wolfe's "The Right Stuff" explores American heroism during a time of disillusionment, focusing on the courage of test pilots and astronauts. Using a limited omniscient perspective, he chronicles key figures like Alan Shepard and John Glenn, highlighting their daring feats and personal challenges. The book stands out as a vivid portrayal of America's space program.