Robert Kurson
Best-selling nonfiction author best known for Shadow Divers and Rocket Men, who writes deeply researched adventure and human-interest narratives about real-life explorers and astronauts.
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Aug 4, 2018 • 0sec
The Skeptics Guide #682 - Aug 4 2018
Discussion on terraforming Mars challenges and potential solutions, interview with Robert Kurson about Rocket Men, exploration of skin cell shapes and a fun guessing game, insights into Apollo 8's pioneering mission and its impact on space exploration, and debates on brain size, intelligence in animals, and memory training.
Apr 22, 2018 • 53min
254: Robert Kurson - How To Be A Master Storyteller: Rocket Men, The Most Daring Mission In NASA History
Robert Kurson, bestselling author of Shadow Divers and Rocket Men, turned from Harvard Law to tell true adventure stories. He discusses choosing Apollo 8, NASA’s rushed four-month plan, the astronauts’ fearless mindset, and how tight deadlines fueled extraordinary achievement. He also shares his disciplined writing routine and why storytelling matters to connect people.
