A heart-stopping narrative of risk and courage, Bird Dream tells the story of the remarkable men and women who pioneered the latest advances in aerial exploration--from skydiving to BASE jumping to wingsuit flying--and made history with their daring.

Takeoff. Beginnings -- International launch -- A child called X-ray Mujahideen -- Gimme danger -- Flight. Wings -- The world is a playground -- Dwain, Slim, and Dr. Death -- Check, please! -- Skydiver of the decade -- Whatever happens, happens -- "Holy chute!" -- The wingsuit landing project -- The trial -- Paint it black -- A flying Philistine -- Boxes and boxes -- Dragons at heaven's gate -- Landing. A meeting of the minds -- Touch-and-go -- "The rebel" -- The right numbers -- Rainy days.