Life Is a Piece of Cake

"Overall an excellent read. Provides great insight into the history of the Cold War, and in particular, the U-2 incident."

Francis Gary Powers, Jr., Founder, The Cold War Museum

About the author

In search of his boyhood dream of becoming a fighter pilot, Don Wright enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1955. After earning his wings and working as an instructor pilot for several years, he was selected in 1965 as the 192nd man to fly the high-altitude reconnaissance airplane, the U-2, an honor so far afforded to just over 1,000 men and women.

If you would like Don to speak to your organization about the U-2 experience or other topics in this book, and/or if you have comments or questions about the material presented, please feel free to contact the author via the contact form.

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A Whisper from the Silent Generation

Pilots who have flown the U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft have two things in common: the courage to take her up and the skill to bring her home. This is the story of Don Wright, U-2 pilot 192, and his journey from South Buffalo, NY, at the depths of the Depression to the stratosphere at the height of the Cold War.

From 70,000 feet, Don has experienced a view of the Earth that is breathtaking. From his perspective looking back more than seven decades, he offers a view of history that is both entertaining and enlightening.

This is a book you won’t want to put down. It is a book you’ll be happy for your children to pick up.

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Through the book, I've had such a great time telling stories, connecting and reconnecting with everyone! Please share your comments here about the book. I bet that you've got some good tales to tell, too.

Jack Akin Says:
Wed, 04/01/2009 - 10:09

You held our military group in suspense as you described a U-2 flight over the North Pole, the Soviet Union and a fortunate landing. Your knack for descriptive phrases and an ability to plant an image in our minds had us holding our breath. Thus, we became the pilot in God's altitude chamber. As an instructor pilot, you qualified all of us armchair enthusiasts completely. Thanks for the ride.

Jack

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