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  • Dare to Fly

  • Simple Lessons in Never Giving Up
  • By: Martha McSally
  • Narrated by: Courtney Patterson
  • Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (95 ratings)

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Dare to Fly

By: Martha McSally
Narrated by: Courtney Patterson
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"Like the A-10 aircraft she flew in combat, retired colonel and fighter pilot Martha McSally is a gritty individual who loves our Air Force and personified its core values of excellence, integrity, and service before self, while standing up to make it a better institution for everyone who serves. How to be resolute, do the right thing, persevere, find gratitude, and learn compassion are just some of the lessons in her inspirational life story." (Ron Fogleman, general (ret.), US Air Force; former Air Force chief of staff)

Combining the soulful honesty of Make Your Bed with the inspiring power of You Are a Badass, America’s first female combat jet pilot and former Arizona Senator Martha McSally shows you how to clear the runway of your life: embrace fear, transform doubt, succeed when you are expected to fail, and soar to great heights in this motivational life guide.

Martha McSally is an extraordinary achiever whose inner strength and personal principles have helped her overcome adversity throughout her life. Initially rejected from Air Force flight school because she was too short, she refused to give up, becoming the first female fighter pilot to fly in combat and the first to command a combat fighter squadron in United States history. During her 26-year military career, she fought to free American servicewomen stationed in the Middle East from restrictions requiring them to don black full-body abayas and ride in the backs of cars - and won. McSally has continued to serve America, first in the House of Representatives and then as a US senator from Arizona.

McSally is also a survivor. She shares how her experiences propelled her to become a fighter for justice in and out of the cockpit. In this powerful, uplifting audiobook, McSally reflects on her successes and failures, shares key principles that have guided her, and reveals invaluable lessons to break barriers, thrive through darkness, and make someone proud in your life. "Courage isn’t magic or genetics. It is a choice. By choosing to do things afraid, you discover your own power to overcome".

Filled with fresh stories and insights, Dare to Fly will help each of us find the courage inside to break our barriers, endure turbulence, and keep flying high.

©2020 Martha McSally (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers
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An Exceptional Book !

Having been an Army Nurse in Vietnam & on active duty for 4 years, I couldn’t stop listening:) Martha is truly an exceptional and courageous leader, who happens to be female! Her life has been & continues to be based on integrity. Bless her family, her Dad for his life lessons & encouragement & love & a fabulous example of a human. Her strong mother & siblings who let her live to grow up:) ( spoken as an only girl with 4 brothers :) ). They all have supported her always, a priceless gift. She is still a stand up person in the Senate for the rights of all people, all are God’s children. A must read. Thank you, Senator Mc Sally for this book and for being you, the best. God bless you.

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My Favorite Audible Selection thus far

An excellent story about being unique, authentic, and strong enough to take on challenges with perseverance and trust. Thank you for sharing!

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What an amazing trail blazer!

Wonderful autobiography of faith, courage perseverance and encouragement to others!! Triumph in the face of obstacles!!!!!

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Dare to Fly is Inspirational

Great story and enjoyably narrated by Courtney Patterson. Dare to Fly shares the early life, career, losses and accomplishments of Martha McSally in a candid and life to date story. Truly inspirational for all and highly recommend for young people just starting out in life. Life is a journey, not a destination ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson certainly applies to Martha.

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Inspirational for all women.

This book is a solid, honest true story. I listen to it when l need inspiration and grit.

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Highly recommended!

An inspiring reminder to never give up and to always look for what we can do to make our world better!

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courage

Easy to read from start to finish! This is is an inspirational story. I am glad she shared her story

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Inspirational and Gives Hope

Martha McSally's story was very faith promoting she is a modern day example "that with Christ all things are possible" (Philipians 4:13). This book gives hope and shows that there is still so much good in the world.

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Amazing story

Martha's honest about her difficulties, is refreshing and inspiring. Sharing her failures and successes.

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Inspirational and refreshing

I would recommend this book to anyone
I am sending one to each of my daughters

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