The Martian

The Martian

Author: Andy Weir Listening Length: 4h 59m
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Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that...

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Glancing at his computer screen, he noted forty-seven unread e-mails urgently demanding his attention. They could wait. Today had been a sad day. Today was the memorial service for Mark Watney.

The President had given a speech, praising Watney’s bravery and sacrifice, and the quick actions of Commander Lewis in getting everyone else to safety.

Commander Lewis and the surviving crew, via long-range communication from Hermes , gave eulogies for their departed comrade from deep space.

They had another ten months of travel yet to endure.