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The Martian - Poop, Taters, and Tenacity
Manage episode 408926078 series 3289882
Six days ago astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone. But Mark isn’t ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills — and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit — he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
- Join the Hugonauts book club on discord!
- Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video
Similar books we recommend:
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor
- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
77 episodes
Manage episode 408926078 series 3289882
Six days ago astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone. But Mark isn’t ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills — and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit — he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
- Join the Hugonauts book club on discord!
- Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video
Similar books we recommend:
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor
- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
77 episodes
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