We never think about the ways our eyes and minds connect to view scenes before us instantaneously. The book often stresses that vision is dependent on knowledge. The book emphasizes the scientific understanding that preexisting knowledge affects perception. This time, kurson leads us through the dramatic issues of sight, selfreliance, selfdiscovery, and the pleasures and pain of dreaming large. Crashing through from blindness to sight at the age of 45, michael may, who had been blind since childhood, was given the possibility of sight through a. Several weeks back, i wrote about crashing through, a biographical work about mike may. Crashing through a true story of risk, adventure, and the. Robert kurson gives us a fascinating account of one mans choice to explore what it means to seeand to truly live. Mike may and crashing through on good morning america youtube. Crashing through is the story of a man who was blinded at age 3 and who never let it slow him downthen who underwent a radical new procedure to regain his sight at age 46. That turns out to be crashing through, a book about much more personal and interior adventures.
Kristin herself applied these lessons to her own journey. Kurson wrote the nonfiction book crashing through, which was published in 2007. If you were in mikes place, and given all the risks he faced, would you have gone forward with new vision. Blinded at age three, he defied expectations by breaking world records in downhill speed. Lauren rubin, i recently read the book, crashing through a true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see, by robert kurson. It says that you started ski places in 10 countries and 15 states, are you still actively involved in enchanted hills and skiing and all the things you were before your vision was restored. Crashing through a true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see book. Mike may broke world records in downhill skiing, joined the cia and has been a successful entrepreneur for decades. Apply for the crashing through award for independent travel. While on a trip over to islandwood a few weeks back, another parent in kaylas class recommended a book called crashing through. Robert kurson, the author of crashing through will read at 7. One of the things i found interesting in this book, was the information about the procedure and about eye surgeries.
Crashing through enables sighted individuals to take a new look at what they see everyday. But with the right information at the right time, those challenges can be tamed. Robert kursoncrashing through at three years old, mike mays was accidentally blinded by a chemical explosion when he and his 4 year old sister were playing in the garage. He mentioned in that interview that this book had followed shadow divers, which was a huge success, but by. In his critically acclaimed bestsellershadow divers, robert kurson explored the depths of history, friendship, and compulsion. Robert kurson tells what happened next in crashing through. The title crashing through implies a momentous breakthrough that never quite appears in the book. Now kurson returns with another thrilling adventurethe stunning true story of one mans heroic odyssey from blindness into sight. Insight into a blind mans choices in crashing through. Crashing through by robert kurson discussion guide. Mike was on cbs sunday morning, npr talk of the nation, hbo sports and the list goes on. Kurson writes about mike may, who was surely one of the worlds most enterprising blind people. Crashing through audiobook abridged listen instantly. Movie adaptations of the book have been written by fox 2000 and stone village pictures.
One of the things i found interesting in this book, was the information about the procedure and about eye surgeries in. Discuss the significance of the titles crashing through. Mike and jennifer may interviewed by diane sawyer on good morning america in 2007, after the publication of robert kursons book crashing through. The american printing house for the blind is located in louisville, kentucky, where it has operated since 1858. A true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see, about mike may, a man blinded at the age of three whose sight was restored 43 years later. Beautifully written and thrillingly told, crashing through is a journey of suspense, daring, romance, and insight into the mysteries of vision and the brain. A true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see, published by random house. A true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see by robert kurson. For your reference, we provided these crashing through a true story of risk adventure and the man who dared to see quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. Mike may a profile of michael may, a man blinded by a chemical explosion at the age of three, describes his life as a cia analyst, champion skier, entrepreneur, and family man, who is offered a rare chance to. But may takes us into that world with his unflinching curiosity and will to persevere.
With numerous details about the optical and neurological foundation of eyesight, crashing through provides a window into the trials, victories, and unflagging enthusiasm of this consummate adventurer. Imagine a freak accident leaves you totally blind at age three. Film adaptation edit interest was expressed within the film industry regarding the translation of mays story into a motion picture, and, as of july 2011, stone village productions and dro entertainment owned the rights to the film adaptation of kursons book. A true story of risk, adventure and the man who dared to see, was released on may 15, 2007. Crashing through crashing through audiobook, by robert kurson. Then, in 1999, a chance encounter brought startling news. Although he was blind, mike was still alivewhich, to his mother, was all that mattered. Crashing through includes reflections about struggle, collaboration, and victory that also apply to the sphere of facilitation.
As if that werent enough to make him a compelling hero for a book about his life as an adaptability advocate, theres more. Blinded at age three, mike may defied expectations by breaking world records in downhill speed skiing, joining the cia, and becoming a successful inventor, entrepreneur, and family man. Robert kurson tells the story in a book entitled crashing through. A true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see by robert kurson mike may was blinded by a chemical explosion in his familys garage when he was three. Crashing through book chicago public library bibliocommons. This is a fascinating story of the life of mike may, who was blinded in an accident at the age of three and went on to live a life filled with more adventure and. Nov 26, 2018 mike and jennifer may interviewed by diane sawyer on good morning america in 2007, after the publication of robert kursons book crashing through. May 21, 2007 that turns out to be crashing through, a book about much more personal and interior adventures. In his critically acclaimed bestseller shadow divers, robert kurson explored the depths of history, friendship, and compulsion. Crashing through a true story of risk, adventure, and.
Granted, the story is about a man, michael may, who gains sight after more than 43 years of blindness, and his struggle to make sense of visual information after so many years of dormancy. A portion of every sendero gps sale will go into an annual scholarship fund to be awarded to the applicant with the most impressive travel adventure for the continue reading apply for the crashing through award for. Im not yet finished with the book, but have to say its possibly the most inspirational book ive read in the past year a time which has required much inspiration. A portion of every sendero gps sale will go into an annual scholarship fund to be awarded to the applicant with the most impressive travel adventure for the year. I boarded my flight to london last monday, with about 100 pages to go and fully expecting a smooth glide path to the end of the book. In other words, what you know changes what you see. Crashing through the financial bodyguard blog site. Robert kurson gives us a fascinating account of one mans choice to explore what it means to see and to truly live.
It is a story of courage, hope, luck, science, and, dare i say it, destiny. Its a biography of mike may, a man blinded by a chemical explosion at age three. Sep 26, 2019 mike may, new advisory board member, comes crashing through. Crashing through is a completely different type of story, and yet it captures those same elementsin much narrower focus. And not only is the book phenomenally inspirational. One of the things i found interesting in this book, was the information about the procedure and about eye surgeries in general. May 24, 2007 crashing through from blindness to sight at the age of 45, michael may, who had been blind since childhood, was given the possibility of sight through a revolutionary stemcell transplant surgery.
At the time i was only about halfway through the book. Robert kurson describes how mike may managed to lead a full life despite being blinded at age three, and shares how he made the difficult decision to undergo an. Having listened to the podcast and read the blurb on the cover of the book i thought i had a pretty good idea of how the book would pan out, and for a while, it seemed as though i was right. Kurson based the book on his 2005 awardwinning article into the light in esquire. Film adaptation edit interest was expressed within the film industry regarding the translation of mays story into a motion picture, and, as of july 2011, stone village productions and dro entertainment owned the rights to. Being a semifamous advocate for the blind, he was uncertain whether he wanted to see. Robert kurson gives us a fascinating account of one mans choice to explore what it means to seeand to truly. Blinded at age three, he defied expectations by breaking world records in downhill speed skiing, joining the cia, and becoming a successful inventor, entrepreneur, and family man.
Sendero group would like to encourage and recognize independent travel exploits by blind people as exemplified by the book about mike may, crashing through by robert kurson. Crashing through sermon by philip harrelson, acts 1. Aug 20, 2011 although he was blind, mike was still alivewhich, to his mother, was all that mattered. Michael mike may, blind since age 3, is an athlete, an entrepreneur, and a pioneer in the development of wayfinding technology. Crashing through a true story of risk adventure and the man who dared to see, random house llc, 2007 306 pages. Crashing through a book and movie based on mike mays adventures. Mike may and crashing through on good morning america. A perfect book to read if you want to learn some interesting details about how vision works while reading a pageturning story. The extraordinary true story of the man who dared to see, a book that follows mike and his many adventures to the present day. Mike may, new advisory board member, comes crashing through. Just keep in mind this book is some what of a documentary andie 121820.
A story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see. As if that werent enough to make him a compelling hero for a book. Kurson writes about mike may, who was surely one of the worlds most enterprising blind. The founder and ceo of the sendero group, which produces accessible gps solutions for people who are blind or visually impaired, may also holds the downhill speed skiing record for a person who is totally blind, racing at 65 miles per hour. Robert kurson talked about his book crashing through. As a matter of fact most people were not even aware that he was blind until they would get close enough to him to see his eyes.
Beautifully written and thrillingly told, crashing through. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. May 21, 2009 several weeks back, i wrote about crashing through, a biographical work about mike may. Living with blindness or visual impairment comes with its challenges. While the stories in thriving blind demonstrate how blind people used creativity and determination to live the life of their dreams, the lessons they convey about facing fears and crashing through societys barriers are transformative for all who experience struggles. Crashing through a true story of risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see, a book by robert kurson from random house. Apply for the crashing through award for independent. Posts about crashing through written by keepinitrealevanston. The bestselling author of shadow divers returns with a riveting story of exploration, mystery, and the discovery of an unknown worldthis time about one mans incredible odyssey from blindness into sight. Ive been mesmerized recently by robert kursons 2007 book, crashing through. He lived his entire life until he was well into his forties before having his eyesight was restored by a pioneering ophthalmologist. The title came about when mike begin to describe his childhood and that when he would play on the playground or in pickup games of football with his. Crashing through from blindness to sight at the age of 45, michael may, who had been blind since childhood, was given the possibility of sight through a revolutionary stemcell transplant surgery. Crashing through recounts the story of mike may, a prominent american entrepreneur and sports enthusiast, who regains his eyesight after a lifetime of blindness.
1251 644 324 1131 341 714 448 371 634 1559 627 1394 341 448 1173 116 312 1180 132 121 1035 1132 1519 1210 486 969 505 1390 423 144 518 626 701 320 1173 318 1262 332 553 199 486 198