Synopsis
Based on the popular "What It Feels Like" articles that appeared in Esquire magazine, this zany collection of vivid accounts explains what it was really like to get shot, be struck by lightning, walk on the moon, participate in an orgy, win an Oscar, or experience a wide variety of offbeat, life-threatening, or exciting real-life events. Original. 25,000 first printing.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
A.J. JACOBS is a senior editor at Esquire magazine. He is the author of The Two Kings: Jesus and Elvis, America Off-Line, and Fractured Fairy Tales. He lives in New York City with his wife.
From the Inside Flap
Have you ever wondered what it feels like:
to be stuck in a tornado?
[It] is exactly the feel of a freight train approaching that low, ever-louder howl and the shuddering ground.
to participate in an orgy?
And all the while, the thought that keeps going through your mind (and through the cab ride home, and into breakfast the next day): I m at an orgy! I m at an orgy!
to have a severe stutter?
The thing is, there s a disconnect thing between my mind and my tongue. My mind s processing a thousand words a minute, and the tongue is only squeezing out ten or twelve.
to be a mob hitman?
It s nerve-racking. Don t let anyone tell you any different. Anybody who s any good at this is concentrating with every nerve in their body, trying to get it done right and trying not to get caught.
to be 105 years old?
I was born in 1897 and I ve seen a lot in the world. I ve seen everything there is to see. You look back and tell yourself, What have I been doing all these years?
If these tidbits whet your appetite for real, first-person accounts of some of life s most exhilarating, harrowing, or downright strange experiences, then you ll be sucked in by Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like. Collected by the ever-curious editors of Esquire magazine, here are more than fifty gripping tales straight from the mouths of the people who ve lived them.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for "Esquire" Presents: What it Feels Like
Stock Image
Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: *To Walk on the Moon*To Be Gored by a Bull*To Survive an Avalanche *To Swallow Swords*To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel*To Be Shot in the Head*To Win the L
Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 0609809768-3-28161617
Stock Image
Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: *To Walk on the Moon*To Be Gored by a Bull*To Survive an Avalanche *To Swallow Swords*To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel*To Be Shot in the Head*To Win the L
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 0609809768-3-27479169
Stock Image
Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: *To Walk on the Moon*To Be Gored by a Bull*To Survive an Avalanche *To Swallow Swords*To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel*To Be Shot in the Head*To Win the L
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00102677410
Stock Image
Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: *To Walk on the Moon*To Be Gored by a Bull*To Survive an Avalanche *To Swallow Swords*To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel*To Be Shot in the Head*To Win the L
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00096512326
Stock Image
Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: *To Walk on the Moon*To Be Gored by a Bull*To Survive an Avalanche *To Swallow Swords*To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel*To Be Shot in the Head*To Win the L
Published by
Three Rivers Press (edition 1), 2003
ISBN 10: 0609809768
ISBN 13: 9780609809761
Used
Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0609809768-11-1
Seller Image
Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: *To Walk on the Moon*To Be Gored by a Bull*To Survive an Avalanche *To Swallow Swords*To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel*To Be Shot in the Head*To Win the L
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0609809768.G
Stock Image
Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: *To Walk on the Moon*To Be Gored by a Bull*To Survive an Avalanche *To Swallow Swords*To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel*To Be Shot in the Head*To Win the L
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_461569237
Stock Image
Esquire Presents : What It Feels Like to Walk on the Moon, to Be Gored by a Bull, to Survive an Avalanche, to Swallow Swords, to Go over Niagara Falls in a Barrel, to Be Shot in the Head, to Win the Lottery
Published by
Crown Publishing Group, The, 2003
ISBN 10: 0609809768
ISBN 13: 9780609809761
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 686706-6
Stock Image
Esquire Presents : What It Feels Like to Walk on the Moon, to Be Gored by a Bull, to Survive an Avalanche, to Swallow Swords, to Go over Niagara Falls in a Barrel, to Be Shot in the Head, to Win the Lottery
Published by
Crown Publishing Group, The, 2003
ISBN 10: 0609809768
ISBN 13: 9780609809761
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 10914887-6
Stock Image
Esquire Presents: What It Feels Like: *To Walk on the Moon*To Be Gored by a Bull*To Survive an Avalanche *To Swallow Swords*To Go Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel*To Be Shot in the Head*To Win the L
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0609809768I4N00