skydiviers biography?

[Deleted 0]

does any body know any good biography of a skydiver. i would really like to read one

[AggieDave 6]

Not quite a biography, but the Works' books has some good jumps stories. It kinda fits the bill.

http://www.cs.fiu.edu/~esj/uwf/uwf.html

Click on Ch 8.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[skypuppy 1]

Birdman by Leo Valentin

The Yorkshire Birdman by Peter Hearn and Harry Ward

Tiny Broderick: The First Lady of Parachuting by Elizabeth Roberson

When the Chute Goes Up by Dolly Shepherd and Peter Hearn

Baling Wire, Chewing Gum and Guts by Bill Rhode

The Story of the Parachutist John Tranum by John Tranum



They might get you started.

If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead.
Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone

[Deleted 0]

are they famous enough that i will get it in INDIA or do i have to order it. or can i get it on internet

[skypuppy 1]

I got most of them through the internet. Try bookfinder.com and search by title or author.

If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead.
Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone

[weegegirl 2]

There is a fairly new book out there by a friend of mine named Lucky Mike. It's called Dancing on Raindrops. He is a skydiver that I met this winter down at SoBe. The subtitle of the book is "Extreme Adventures: Reveal the 7 Secrets to Your Success."

I thought it was a great read. The guy has had quite the life! Some of his stories are about skydiving, but also about BASE, sharks, sailing, and all sorts of great adventures. Very inspirational and filled with wonderful photos too.

I would highly recommend it.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0974347647/qid=1099023223/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-4495173-3296831?v=glance&s=books

http://www.dancingonraindrops.com

Editorial Reviews

Dancing on Raindrops is a tapestry of extreme reality adventures, cleverly interwoven into the fabric of life. Lucky Mike takes you on an extreme journey, and uses the lessons learned to show you a path to living the life you dream about. You will be captivated by these action-packed real-life adventures! Unique stories so close to the edge, most would not dare to tread. Experience the incredible power of the mind, then put it into practice in your own life.

[Deleted 0]

i have gone throught the links u gave me. and i found out that this is the exact book i was looking for. let me first check out with the local market here in India other wise i will order it from internet.
thanks a lot

[Deleted 0]

thanks to u also.
now i have got a list of books. i think atleast one of them i will get it here.

[ltdiver 3]

Try HERE for some short, interesting biographies on the women in our sport.

Might want to start with Tiny Broadwick. :^)

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[GravityGirl 0]

Pat Works. Contact him in Perris Valley.

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Peace and Blue Skies!
Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear!

[Sinkster 0]

I just read one by a guy who's pen name is Tom Read. The book is called Freefall and I had to get it from Britain, but it was worth it.

Book about his fascinating life in the SAS, other adventures, and his battle with mental illness.

I usually get bored of books and drop them halfway, but I finished that one to the end.

Clicky: Freefall at amazon.co.uk