As I prepare my memoir 13,760 Feet–-MyPersonal Hole in the Sky for publication, Chapter 1 appears as “My Aluminum Parachute” in Airways magazine in the August 2013 issue. Here is the 15-minute audio version of that article that is also my memoir’s first chapter. The story is read-by-author and infused with the first of 34 companion songs. Your feedback is welcome.
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15 Minutes Read-By-Author
Listen:
Chapter 1 – TWA Flight 800
with the infused song My Aluminum Parachute 15:04
Memoir and Lyrics by Mark L Berry
Music and Vocals by Simon Ashby
or Read:
Chapter 1 – TWA Flight 800 (click here)
as a .pdf file as it appears in Airways magazine
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Steven DeGiorgio says
Your a great person,a great pilot,someone who knows aviation.Lived thru a huge loss of a loving women,who could never be replaced.You got back into the cocpit despite impossible emontional odds,came thru with flying colors.I could never have done it under thoes conditions,too much to bear.
I dont know you,but im proud of you!!
Take care,keep in touch
Steven DeGiorgio-Private Pilot airplane mechanic airframe/Powerplant
Hilary says
well done Mark – lovely memoir – I was very moved
You have the talent and aeronautical expertise to explain the technology as only a pilot can and the gift of being able to share the human element so eloquently
thank you
Brigitte Lakah says
Just finished reading “Aluminum Parachute”, Airways 2013.
You moved me. Again. Whoa!! Incredibly powerful writing.
Joanne Gabriel says
I’ve read (and listened to) your first chapter, and I really, really enjoyed it.
I found myself totally captivated by your words, and it made me feel like reading more.
The sounds are an awesome addition to the story, and make it even more vivid.
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
Arnie Troy says
Well, done, Mark…I’ve read “My Aluminum Parachute” and now this audio version really adds that personal touch to bring out more meaning and passion…thanks for sharing!
Eric Auxier (@capnaux) says
Thank you for sharing. A very tragic and harrowing story. Your music only adds to the emotion.