Crashing Through, Robert Kurson
Crashing Through, Robert Kurson
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Crashing Through
The Extraordinary True Story of the Man Who Dared to See

Author: Robert Kurson

Narrator: Doug Ordunio

Unabridged: 10 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/15/2007

Synopsis

Blinded at age three, Mike May defied expectations by breaking world records in downhill speed skiing, joining the CIA, and becoming a successful inventor, entrepreneur, and family man. He had never yearned for vision.

Then, in 1999, a chance encounter brought startling news: a revolutionary stem cell transplant surgery could restore May’s vision. The procedure was filled with risks, some of them deadly, others beyond May’s wildest dreams. There were countless reasons for May to refuse vision. He could think of only a single reason to go forward. Whatever his decision, he knew it would change his life.

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 man’s choice to explore what it means to see–and to truly live.

About The Author

Robert Kurson is the author of the runaway bestseller Shadow Divers, Crashing Through, and Pirate Hunters.Doug Ordunio is a professional singer and narrator. He has performed with the Duke Ellington Band, the New York City Opera, and the Greek Theater Opera. His narrating credits include Crashing Through by Robert Kurson; Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond; and How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael J. Gelb.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel on July 04, 2007

i really enjoyed this book, it was honestly a "page turner." because it is not fictional and the subject is so unique and unknown, i was consistently dyyyying to know what was going to happen next (like i almost missed my train stop a few times and that NEVER happens to me!) i really dig kurson so i......more

Goodreads review by Blondish And on September 25, 2019

Crashing Through is the story of a man who was blinded at age 3 and who never let it slow him down—then who underwent a radical new procedure to regain his sight at age 46. One of the things I found interesting in this book, was the information about the procedure and about eye surgeries. However, the......more

Goodreads review by Erin on March 21, 2012

This was an amazing story that was poorly written. The sentence structure was tedious...He did this, he did that, he felt this, he liked that. It lapsed into textbook mode occasionally, which as a scientist I dont mind that much, but it detracted from the story. I also didnt understand the author an......more

Goodreads review by George on March 10, 2008

The true story of an entrepreneur who, through the use of new medical technology, is able to regain his sight after decades of blindness, something only 20 people in recorded history have experienced. To be honest, I thought the strongest parts of the book were those that didn't deal too much with t......more

Goodreads review by Liz on October 31, 2018

I had never heard of Mike May, but his journey was interesting to follow. Pretty easy to read. Some parts went a little slow with details, but overall an enjoyable read.......more

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