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Robert kurson audio books, best sellers, author bio. Robert kurson is an american author, best known for his bestselling book, shadow divers, the true story of two americans who discover a sunken world war ii german uboat and for crashing through, the story of an entrepreneur who regains his eyesight after a lifetime of blindness. For all of robert kursons efforts to fill his latest book, pirate hunters, with hyperbolic thrills, its best pages are those that summarize his shadow divers 2004, one of the most. Blinded at age three, he defied expectations by breaking world records in downhill speed skiing, joining the cia, and. After working as a features reporter for the chicago suntimes and chicago magazine, he moved to esquire as as a contributing editor. His fan base is comprised of over 90 million crazed fans. Apr 06, 2018 robert kurson takes us moment by moment through great feats of science and rocketry. May 24, 2005 robert kursons shadow divers, about the divers exploring a sunken shipwreck off the new jersey coast, is a gripping account of reallife adventurers and a reallife mystery. The true adventure of two americans who risked everything to solve one of. Pirate hunters is a fantastic book, an utterly engrossing and satisfying read.

After working as a features reporter for the chicago suntimes and chicago magazine, he moved to esquire as a contributing editor. Robert kurson books list of books by author robert kurson. Kurson began his career as an attorney, graduating from. Mary roach is the author of packing for mars, stiff, and other books. I intend to research other books this author may have written. In this reallife thriller, kurson reveals the epic dangers involved and the singular bravery. The stunning inside story of apollo 8 and the astronauts who took on the nearimpossible challenge of mankinds first mission to the moon, from the new york times bestselling author of shadow divers, crashing through, and pirate hunters. He earned a bachelors degree in philosophy from the university of wisconsin, then a law degree from harvard law school. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read crashing through.

The daring odyssey of apollo 8 and the astronauts who made mans first journey to the moon, and more on. Most of his works are based on the espionage, mystery and action adventure genres and he has written more than a dozen novels which have gone on to become international bestsellers. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Kurson s meticulous research then put into the context of people, both historical and current, it is this special talent that brings his stories to life. The true adventure of two americans who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of world war ii by robert kurson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Shadow divers hands down, one of the best books i have ever read. See all books authored by robert kurson, including shadow divers. In addition to being compellingly readable on every page, the book offers a unique window on the deep, almost reckless nature of the human quest to know. May 24, 2007 crashing through from blindness to sight. Robert kursons pirate hunters, a reallife treasure hunt. His books are divided and organized into various types and by series. The true adventure of two americans who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of world war ii, and rocket men. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He is the new york times bestselling author of shadow divers, the 2005 american booksellers associations nonfiction book. His awardwinning stories have appeared in the new york times magazine, rolling stone, and esquire, where he was a contributing editor. In rocket men, robert kurson retells greatest space story. Treasure, obsession, and the search for a legendary pirate ship by robert kurson 2015 in this book, pirates are.

Pirate hunters audiobook, written by robert kurson. In rocket men, robert kurson retells greatest space. Written by robert kurson, audiobook narrated by ray porter, robert kurson. Robert kennedy is a usa today bestselling author from canada known for writing down the highly successful james acton thriller series. For all of robert kursons efforts to fill his latest book. May 24, 2007 at the age of 45, michael may, who had been blind since childhood, was given the possibility of sight through a revolutionary stemcell. After leaving green in 1990, kurson founded the lilacs with david levinsky. In my humble opinion i believe robert kurson did a tremendous job bringing this odyssey to life and taking the reader back to 1968. After leaving green in 1990, kurson founded the lilacs with david levinsky a debut ep, the lilacs love you, was produced.

His awardwinning stories have also appeared in rolling stone, the new york times magazine, and other publications. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Browse audiobooks written by robert kurson sorted by best. Robert kurson tells the tale of apollo 8 with novelistic detail and immediacy. New york times bestseller the riveting inside story of three heroic astronauts who took on the challenge of mankinds historic first mission to the moon, from the bestselling author of shadow divers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read pirate hunters. You cite robert zimmermans 1998 genesis as one of your references and time magazines science editor jeff kluger published his book, apollo 8, last may. April 5, 2018 robert kurson was there to see a submarine. Kurson graduated from glenbrook north high school in northbrook, illinois, in 1986, and is the younger brother of bestselling author robert kurson. Praise for the national bestseller crashing through. Whatever his decision, he knew it would change his life.

Robert kursons shadow divers, about the divers exploring a sunken shipwreck off the new jersey coast, is a gripping account of reallife adventurers and a reallife mystery. Kurson graduated from glenbrook north high school in northbrook, illinois, in 1986, and is the younger brother of bestselling author robert kurson music career. Robert kurson brings the story, history and most importantly the people to life in all of his books. I read this book in one sitting which i can only do if a book is truly compelling. The true adventure of two americans who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of world war ii by robert kurson.

But two menjohn chatterton and john matteraare willing to risk everything to find the golden. Beautifully written and thrillingly told, crashing through is a journey of suspense, daring, romance, and insight into the mysteries of vision and the brain. Robert kurson gives us a fascinating account of one mans choice to explore what it means to seeand to truly live. From the depths of the ocean to the surface of the moon, robert kurson tells riveting, true tales of ambition, persistence, and hope. It tells the story of the hunt for the rare wreck of a pirate ship, which had been captained by one of the most remarkable pirates in history. A true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see. Author robert kursons account of this quest is at once thrilling and emotionally complex, and it is written with a vivid sense of what divers actually experience when. Pirate hunters was as gripping and interesting as all of his other books. The daring odyssey of apollo 8 is a very compelling narrative history of the first and very risky journey of man leaving earth to orbit the moon. Kurson began his career as an attorney, graduating from harvard law school, and practicing real estate law. A true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see ebook written by robert kurson. Robert kurson is the author of four new york times bestsellers, including his 2004 debut, shadow divers, the true story of two americans who discovered a world war ii german uboat sunk 60 miles off the coast of new jersey.

Author robert kursons account of this quest is at once thrilling and emotionally complex, and it is written with a vivid sense of what divers actually experience when they meet the dangers of the oceans underworld. The true adventure of two americans who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of world war ii audio cd abridged, audiobook, cd. Robert kurson is an american author, best known for his 2004 bestselling book, shadow divers, the true story of two americans who discover a world war ii german uboat sunk 60 miles off the coast of new jersey. Shadow divers by kurson, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse audiobooks written by robert kurson sorted by. Robert kurson earned a bachelors degree in philosophy from the university of wisconsin and a law degree from harvard law school. From the depths of the ocean to the surface of the moon, robert kurson tells riveting, true tales of. With multiple new york times bestsellers and numerous awards, his stories resonate with our shared human curiosity, our drive to seek. Robert kurson takes us moment by moment through great feats of science and rocketry. The true adventure of two americans who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of world war ii audiobook by robert kurson. Robert kurson, first edition abebooks passion for books. His awardwinning stories have appeared in rolling stone, the new york times magazine, and esquire, where he is a contributing editor. Kurson born april 18, 1963 is an american author, best known for his 2004 bestselling book, shadow divers, the true story of two americans who discover a world war ii german uboat sunk 60 miles off the coast of new jersey.

Do you feel the apollo 8 mission is a large enough story to encompass multiple accounts and what sets rocket men apart from the others. The author of the 2004 bestseller shadow divers about the discovery of a world war ii german uboat off the coast of new jersey, kurson was at the museum of science and industry in his hometown of chicago to see a similar submarine when he happened across the exhibit of a space capsule. For someone born much later, i think i have a very good idea of what it would have been like to witness this momentous event. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, kurson played bass for the chicago rock band green. Michael connelly pirate hunters is a fantastic book, an utterly engrossing and satisfying read. As a recreational diver, i appreciated the detail of deep wreck diving. Kurson began his career as an attorney, graduating from harvard law school and practicing real estate law. Action and adventure on land and seayou cant ask for more. Kurson, like in his previous work, shadow divers, delves deeply into the context of a singular event, and makes the unique fit into the larger history. The authors writing style made this story come alive. New york times bestseller named one of the best books of the year by chicago tribune a thrilling adventure of danger and deepsea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of shadow divers finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. Jun 29, 2004 beautifully written and thrillingly told, crashing through is a journey of suspense, daring, romance, and insight into the mysteries of vision and the brain.

Treasure, obsession, and the search for a legendary pirate ship ebook written by robert kurson. He has worked as a journalist and writer in the usa. Now, kurson is out with his 2nd book and it is just terrific. When robert kurson first offered to write about the new jersey uboat wreck john chatterton and i identified, i thought he would write about the subject as i saw it. But robert kurson raises the ante in pirate hunters with an array of mystery and a fleet of colorful characters spanning four centuries. Treasure, obsession, and the search for a legendary pirate ship. Robert kurson earned a bachelors degree in philosophy from the university of wisconsin, then a law degree from harvard law school. Robert kurson obtained his bachelors degree in philosophy from the university of wisconsin and his law degree from harvard law school. His awardwinning stories have also appeared in rolling stone, the new york times magazine, and.