Catching the Sky

De: Colten Moore, Keith O'Brien

Narrado por: Kirby Heyborne

Discover the true “uplifting, exhilarating, tragic and triumphant” (The Dallas Morning News) story of the Moore brothers’ heartbreaking experience at the Aspen Winter X Games from the man who lived it as he struggled to move on from tragedy, defeat the odds, honor his family, and win gold.

Colten and Caleb Moore were two brothers who heeded the call of extreme sports. Their dreams, paired with hard work and family sacrifice, eventually became reality. With their striking athleticism, innovation, and appetite for risk, the Moore brothers became stars on the burgeoning freestyle ATV and snowmobile circuits. If it had wheels or treads, they could flip it—often higher and better than anyone else—joining a band of pioneers intent on breaking new ground and in a new sport before multitudes of fans at the X Games and beyond.

In this vivid, page-turning adventure narrative, Colten Moore offers a profound and deeply moving perspective on his life and that of his older brother, who tragically lost his life while competing in Aspen in 2013. Catching the Sky is a clear-eyed look at extreme sports, what drives people to take wild chances, and how one man, Colten, couldn’t stop even after the worst possible outcome. His story reminds us that we can dream and sometimes achieve the impossible, that we can follow our own path, that we can lose everything, only to find it again—often in the most unlikely place.

PERFECT.

Absolutely must read. Even if you didn’t know him, this story will reel you in. As someone who knew Caleb, I absolutely love this book and can’t thank Colten enough for getting this out there. Caleb was such an influential person and it’s so comforting to see him within his brother.

Pulled at my heartstrings

This is a awesome book! Not only was it cool to read as about the extreme sports the Moore bothers participated in, but it was interesting to hear about their childhood and how they got to be famous daredevils. This book made me smile and cheer, but it also made me want to cry for Colten and the pain their family went through. A great read, especially for anyone who is into extreme sports themselves.

it's one of the best books

I couldn't wait for the next chance to listen. great performance too . it felt like I was listening to Colten himself. I recommend this book to any parent, rider, girlfriend, or fan.

Who knew flipping machine could be, um, boring

Yes, the story is tragic. But either the material or the reader (or both) result in a rather bland book. This one was highly recommended from someone I respect, but it wasn't the inspirational story I was seeking. It's engaging at times. And touching at times. But I came away wanting more.