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To Hell and Back
- My Autobiography
- Narrated by: Ryan Wichert, Kevin Eason
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
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Summary
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Niki Lauda drove a car for sport, but crossed the line between life and death and fought back to even greater glory. Even people who know nothing of Formula One have heard of his crash at Nurburgring in 1976, when he was dragged from the inferno of his Ferrari so badly injured he was given the last rites. Within 33 days, he was racing again at Monza. His wounds bled; he had no eyelids. He was terrified. A year later, he reclaimed his World Championship title.
In To Hell and Back he reveals how he battled fear to stage a comeback that seemed beyond human endurance. Then it’s Lauda vs Hunt, an epic rivalry later dramatised in 2013’s Hollywood blockbuster Rush, as he looks back on the strict childhood and parental disapproval that he believes gave him an ‘addiction to excellence’. There’ll never be another like him.
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- Ms. L. J. Wilson
- 20-05-20
Interesting & Emotional
I very much enjoyed this book. It was hard to stop listening. I still want to know more about Niki
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- ian murphy
- 07-03-23
Enlightening
What a wonderful person,
And an extraordinary life this man had. It was great to see him in the pits at each Grand Prix until his death
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- Mr D.
- 18-02-23
What a life
Fantastic story written with humour and seriousness all in one! What a man, what a legend.
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- seaside terminator
- 06-01-23
Very pleasant
I enjoyed the story of Niki Lauda the narrator was very pleasant to listen to.
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- Tracey Dudson
- 22-01-24
interesting good to listen to
I liked just learning about Lauda in more depth and this audible helped me do that
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- Ryan
- 05-02-21
Stunning.
Emotional, witty, smart, funny and brilliant. Couldn't stop listening to it. As an F1 fan who already knew so much about Niki, this was enlightening and brilliant.
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- C. D. Williams
- 23-06-23
Legend
The man, the legend, the life. Makes me want to be more like Niki
Great listen
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- Paul layden
- 25-02-21
An insight into the great man.
it was enjoyable but read by two different people and I found the second reader Ryan Wichert much more enjoyable and emotive than the first...
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- mark
- 16-07-22
Superb
What a superb book couldn't put it down really well written. You do get a complete understanding of the man
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- Nickie
- 31-12-22
A good insight into Lauda
In To Hell And Back Niki Lauda revels how he battledf fear to stage a comeback after his horrific crash at Nurburgring in 1976, where he was dragged from the inferno of his Ferraro, so badly injured he was given his last rites.
Niki looks back on his career, his team mates and the ups and downs. It is written in true NIki style - a no-nonsense approach.
This is a great read for F1 fans old and new. THe additional chapters of his life post racing are welcomed. They discuss his love of flying, his airline and his time at Mercedes.
A great insight into a great man.
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