Chris Wright (15)

This book sets out to investigate what high achievers did after the high achievement. If its merit rests on that story, I'm afraid it falls short. The simple truth is that for most of the subjects of these narratives, the story of the achievement is far more interesting than what came next. Most of these people are not masters of the Art of Living. Not that the afterwards has nothing to tell, but there isn't much of a complete book in it.

There are exceptions, Bill Anders life story is perhaps the most interesting and rich. But in answering the What next? question, Wright necessarily recounts the events that led to the inclusion of the individuals in this book in the first place. Those, of course, are interesting stories.… (meer)

The premise of this book is fantastic! What do you do with the rest of your life after your major accomplishment is done. I loved the stories contained within. The story on Russ Erwin and the Sandakan survivors was fascinating. I had never heard of Sandakan prior to this book. The moonwalkers and the Apollo 8 stories were great for me since I remember following those missions when I was a kid.

I wish the book had pictures, especially of the people that were mentioned in the book, then and now shots would really have helped. Photos of the X-1 and B 29 bay,the Yeager's, The 1966 statue of the English footballers and other plaques house at Edwards. I know I can look these up on the web. I think they would have been a nice addition. Possible, that my early bird copy did not have the pictures included, if they are in the book my apologies.… (meer)