How Long to Read Essays in Idleness

How Long Does it Take to Read Essays in Idleness?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 31 minutes to read Essays in Idleness by R. Duane Seaman

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

R. Duane Seaman served in the U.S. Air Force before becoming an aviation pioneer and then the president and CEO of his own companyso he wasnt exactly idle. During those rare times he was bored, he wrote down his thoughts to pass the time. Thats how he came to title his autobiography Essays in Idleness. The collection of memories, reflections, and observations take the form of short stories and poems that provide important insights about war, technology, God, and living a happy life. He shares his lifes highs and lows, including his role as a project supervisor on the Apollo Moonshot Program, which successfully reached the moon. He also examines the Columbia Shuttle disaster, and the reports he challenged after the tragedy. Although he was no longer involved in the space program when the disaster occurred, future reports would prove him right. He shares memories from growing up during the Great Depression and World War IIincluding one of his only attempts at fictionas well as observations on the extraordinary, bizarre and outrageous.

How long is Essays in Idleness?

Essays in Idleness by R. Duane Seaman is 147 pages long, and a total of 37,779 words.

This makes it 50% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Essays in Idleness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 26 minutes to read Essays in Idleness aloud.

What Reading Level is Essays in Idleness?

Essays in Idleness is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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