As well as telling the story of how Chuck Yeager reached this momentous achievement, the author also profiles the life of a man who became an American hero and celebrity. The book is split into five chapters detailing each topic; 'The Man', 'The Aircraft', 'The Engine', 'The Flights' and 'The Celebrity Hero', bringing us to how the Bell X-1 now resides at the museum and is on display to the public.