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Featured title: Into the Abyss by Carol Shaben

Into the Abyss
Sunita Williams and the 286-Day Odyssey in Space
Into the Abyss

Into the Abyss

Carol Shaben

A riveting tale of courage, grit & survival

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What's Into the Abyss about?

"Into the Abyss" chronicles the gripping tale of four survivors of a tragic plane crash in 1984. Larry, Erik, Paul, and Scott faced freezing temperatures and harrowing conditions as they fought to stay alive. Their resilience and support for one another, along with the tireless efforts of the rescue teams, led to their eventual rescue. The story explores their journeys of healing, redemption, and the enduring impact...

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Sunita Williams and the 286-Day Odyssey in Space

Sunita Williams and the 286-Day Odyssey in Space

Sunita Williams

Resilience and perspective of Sunita Williams, an astronaut who turned an unexpected nine-month miss...

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What's Sunita Williams and the 286-Day Odyssey in Space about?

The Humanity in the StarsThe most significant takeaway for Sunita Williams was not a technical discovery, but a realization about human goodness. While the news portrayed her as "stuck" or "stranded," she was overwhelmed by messages of support from people of all nationalities and religions who were praying for her safety. She concludes that humans are fundamentally kind and tha...

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