Floating in Darkness

A Journey of Evolution

By: Ron Garan

Narrated by: Ron Garan

Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

The true story of the life journey of a combat fighter pilot and astronaut. An adventure that illuminates a path toward understanding the meaning of life and our place in the universe.

Humanity faces an unprecedented crisis that threatens all life on Earth. Desert Storm fighter pilot and NASA astronaut Ron Garan addresses this head-on in Floating in Darkness: A Journey of Evolution, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed first book, The Orbital Perspective: Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million Miles. Ron takes us on an extraordinary journey through outer space and inner space. He explores the dancing, intersecting orbits of religion, spirituality, and science while grappling with his own role in the violence of combat and the effects of war on all aspects of human life. We witness Ron struggling with mortality while also basking in the sheer wonder and beauty of our world and beyond. From this perspective, Ron maps out a viable path forward--to solve our crisis, we need a giant leap in humanity's evolutionary process. We must transcend individual and collective ego and embrace the true nature of our interdependence with this fragile planet and all life within its biosphere. Ron shows us how to discover our purpose, detoxify our divisive culture, and become a "white blood cell" in a growing immune response to heal our world. Floating in Darkness is a blueprint to build a restorative and positive future for all.

©2021 Ronald J. Garan Jr (P)2022 Ronald J. Garan Jr

A Transcendent Narrative, An Inspiring Journey of Resilience, Empathy and Perseverance

This audiobook a truly transformative and uplifting listen. Garan's narration of his own experiences as an astronaut, both in space and on Earth, is both captivating and inspiring. One of the most striking features of the audiobook is the way Garan paints vivid imagery of the static beauty he witnessed while in space. From the breathtaking view of Earth to the serene silence of outer space, Garan's words transport listeners to a world of wonder and awe.

Throughout the audiobook, Garan's emphasis on family, love, and perseverance is truly moving. His candid account of the sacrifices he and his family made in pursuit of his dream, and the love and support that helped him through the tough times, is a powerful reminder of the importance of loved ones in our lives. He also shares his struggles with the isolation and loneliness of living in space, and how his family and loved ones helped him to persevere.

One of the most powerful aspects of this audiobook is Garan's emphasis on resilience and empathy. Throughout his journey, he faced many challenges, both physical and mental, but he never lost sight of the humanity of his fellow astronauts and the people he encountered on Earth. His ability to empathize with others and to see the world from different perspectives is truly inspiring and a great reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in today's world.

Overall, "Floating in Darkness" audiobook is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, hope, and a sense of wonder. Garan's narration is both honest and powerful, and his story will resonate with listeners of all ages. It is a truly uplifting and transformative experience that I highly recommend.

Floating in Darkness

This could have been the best book, he could have told more stories and talked about his amazing adventures. He has a gift of making us see the beauty in the world. BUT.. the religious aspect of this book is ridiculous I had to fast forward through most of it. It was like a bible school lesson.