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A Stirring Journey of Adventure and Courage

BUZZ ALDRIN made the first voyage to walk on the moon. BUZZ says, "PAUL STRAUB is the epitome of the independent, self-made man."

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They just don’t make ’em like Paul Straub anymore. Reflecting back on a lifetime of adventurous exploits, Straub—a renowned medical doctor and pilot—details dozens of stories that will leave you gasping for air: from daring solo flights across the globe to climbing the world’s highest waterfall. Now in his seventh decade, Straub epitomizes a life fully lived. You’re along for the ride as Straub describes:



• Incredible stories of single-engine flight: Feel the roar of the propeller as Straub takes seven trips across the Atlantic and embarks on only the 17th successful solo trip around the globe—all in a tiny plane before the days of GPS and sophisticated communication.

• Unbelievable tales of travel: Be Straub’s companion on trips across every continent except Antarctica. Experience an explosive robbery in Morocco, a voodoo temple in Haiti and a volcano in Mexico.

• Reach the height of Angel Falls: Come along as Straub, an inexperienced climber, ascends the face of Angel Falls 3,200 feet above the ground in Venezuela as part of the first successful expedition. All previous attempts had failed.

• Many, many more adventures: Like the time Straub walked into a violent prison riot to administer medicine and ski-glided—a combination of skiing and hang-gliding.



This sometimes spine-tingling, often humorous and always unique memoir is not only an introduction to one man’s life, but also an inspiring story that proves anything is possible.

HERE'S A SAMPLE,

It was a black night with no stars or moon. The airplane engine which had sputtered a few times suddenly stopped. I had been flying in the clouds for hours but had just come into a small break between the clouds. I headed the nose down in a spiral trying to stay clear of the clouds.