Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit: Life Lessons from an Unlikely Astronaut
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Book Overview In Slaying Snakes in the Cockpit, Susan Kilrain takes readers on a gripping and inspiring journey through the trials that shaped her extr...
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.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Publisher: BOOKPR PUB | ISBN: 1960259539
FormatHardcover
ISBN1960259539
EAN9781960259530
PublisherBOOKPR PUB
Publication Date1970-01-01
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.16 Pounds
Length9.28 Inches
Width6.39 Inches
Height0.87 Inches
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