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Fireball
- Carole Lombard and the Mystery of Flight 3
- Letto da: Tavia Gilbert
- Durata: 12 ore e 3 min
- Categorie: Biografie e memorie, Intrattenimento e personaggi famosi
Sintesi dell'editore
This fresh look at Hollywood's "Queen of Screwball", Carole Lombard, presents a first-ever examination of the events that led to the shocking flight mishap that took her life on the side of a Nevada mountain in 1942. It also provides a day-by-day account of the struggles of Lombard's husband, Clark Gable, and other family, friends, and fans to cope with the tragedy. In effect, having just completed the first sale of war bonds and stamps in the nation following its entry into World War II, Lombard became the first Hollywood star to sacrifice her life in the war.
The War Department offered Gable a funeral service with full military honors, but he refused it, knowing his wife would not approve of such spectacle. Based on extensive research rather than gossip, this investigation further explores the lives of the 21 others on the plane, including 15 members of the US Army Air Corps, and addresses one of the most enduring mysteries of World War II. On a clear night full of stars, with TWA's most experienced pilot at the controls of a 10-month-old aircraft under the power of two fully functioning engines, why did the flight crash into that Nevada mountainside?
This gripping page-turner presents the story of the people on the plane, the friends and families left behind, and the heroic first responders who struggled up a mountain hoping to perform a miracle rescue. It is a story of accomplishment, bravery, sacrifice, and loss.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Sudi
- 18/06/2014
Carole, Reanimated
If you could sum up Fireball in three words, what would they be?
Researched; Personal; Gripping
What does Tavia Gilbert bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Ms.Gilbert does read with enthusiasm.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I appreciated that Mr. Matzen fleshed out some peripheral players in the lives of Lombard and also Gable.
Any additional comments?
I've always felt I knew Carole; now I feel I know her better.
6 people found this helpful
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura1 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Dena DiRocco
- 01/12/2018
Great Story, Terrible Narration
This a fantastic book! I have always wondered about the crash of TWA Flight 3 and this book answers those questions. While the focus is on Carole Lombard the other crash victims are not forgotten. My only complaint is the narration. Oh my. It is read in an over the top, melodramatic manner to the point of being annoying. If the story had not held my interest so deeply I would have returned it because of the narration and bought the hard copy. Overall, well written and a tribute to the lives of those affected by this tragedy.
2 people found this helpful
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- lauren
- 08/06/2015
Haunting
Hard to believe so long has passed and how touching this story. I really would have loved to get to know the"fireball" Carol Lombard. She really packed a lot of living into a short time!
2 people found this helpful
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Iswg
- 10/02/2021
Great book great narration
Very good and interesting; read the book a few years ago and just listened to it; very good!!
1 person found this helpful
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura4 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Molly
- 20/09/2020
Great story, overly dramatic narrator
Compelling narrative that kept my attention the entire time. The description of the crash scene investigation went on a bit longer than I would have preferred. But the only real criticism I have is the narrator’s inflection is overdone and too dramatic, lending an unsophisticated and annoying quality to the audiobook. But overall it was a good listen, particularly the relationship between Lombard, Gable, and their friends.
1 person found this helpful
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Lettura1 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Anna Goforth
- 10/02/2021
Narrator over dramatic
Wonderful story that answers multiple questions. But the narration almost kills the book. Her voice is lovely, but tone down the drama, please! I wasn’t impressed by the over the top hysterics. It made listening difficult. Otherwise perfect voice for narration.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura2 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Katie C
- 17/01/2021
Reading too dramatic
Couldn't finish. Narrator takes away from content with the up and down tones. I can't follow the story because it's distracting. May try again later. It's a good story.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Starboarder
- 10/01/2021
Fantastic entertainment!
A great historical look at Gable and Lombard and Hollywood’s fantastic era. The narrative is well paced and keeps up the readers interest.
What I found most wonderful is the treatment of all the minor characters in the story. The author fleshed them out and told their stories. This made history live again in this presentation. Thank you Robert Matzen!
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- redheadmomx2
- 25/10/2020
A MUST READ!
I have always been a Gable fan and admired Lombard a great deal, but after this book I feel I was their personal friends and loved them more! This is well researched beyond anything else I have ever read. It is comprehensive in scope and incredible in detail. I listened to the whole thing in one shot! Do yourself a favor and read this book.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Jmbyr
- 19/10/2020
Great book, really great reader
Tavia Gilbert made this a really great listen. Ill be looking up more of her books. The book was amazing as well.