Synopses & Reviews
As a world record holder in ballooning, speed sailing, and aviation, Steve Fossett was the pinnacle of extreme sporting achievements. His adventurous spirit continually inspired his fellow competitors and sports aficionados, and attracted the curiosity of the world. In 2005, Fossett made the first solo, non-stop, non-refueled circumnavigation of the world at the helm of what has been described as "a fuel tank with room for one"the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer. But what made someone like Steve give up a secure, well-paid job in the financial sector for the romantic, yet increasingly dangerous, world of the adventurer? He achieved the first balloon crossings of Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America; the first ocean crossings of the South Atlantic, South Pacific, and Indian Oceans; and the first solo balloon flight round the worlda milestone in aviation history. And he didn't just take on the air. The most-successful speed sailor in the history of sailing, he also completed premier endurance sports events, including the Iditarod and Ironman Triathlon. In this dynamic autobiography, Steve Fossett shared his inspirational stories and candidly recounted the milestones, challenges, and victories that made up his much-heralded career and paved the path to his numerous world records.
Review
‘The greatest adventurer alive. - Sir Richard Branson
Synopsis
Californian Steve Fossett – a world record holder in ballooning, speed sailing and aviation – is at the pinnacle of extreme sporting achievements. In 2005, Steve Fossett completed the first solo, non-stop, non-refuelled circumnavigation of the world at the helm of the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer. But what makes someone like Steve give up a secure, well-paid job for the romantic, yet dangerous, world of the adventurer?
In his dynamic autobiography, Steve shares his inspirational stories in a personal, intimate voice. He candidly recounts the milestones, challenges and victories that have made up his much-heralded career and paved the way to his numerous world records.
About the Author
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 Global Flyer. He lives in Beaver Creek, Colorado and Carmel, California.
Will Hasley is a movie and TV script writer as well as a published author with Simon & Schuster. He lives and works in Los Angeles.