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Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man’s First Journey to the Moon
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Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (May 21, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 081298871X
ISBN-13 : 978-0812988710
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.16 x 0.83 x 7.97 inches
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Customers find the book to be an adventurous, captivating, and fresh read. They appreciate the thorough research, detailed writing, and scholarly piece of historical research. Readers describe the book as well-written, flowing, and beautiful. They also find the characters deeply human and personal. Additionally, they praise the author’s tremendous job weaving together the technical aspects of space flight with readability.
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In December 1968, three brave astronauts embarked on a historic mission that would forever change the course of human history. “Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man’s First Journey to the Moon” tells the thrilling tale of Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders as they became the first humans to leave Earth’s orbit and travel to the Moon.
Author Robert Kurson expertly captures the tension, excitement, and sheer audacity of this incredible mission, which saw the astronauts orbit the Moon and capture iconic images of the Earth rising over the lunar surface. Through meticulous research and interviews with the astronauts themselves, Kurson brings to life the challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs of the Apollo 8 crew as they pushed the boundaries of human exploration.
“Rocket Men” is a gripping and inspiring account of one of the greatest achievements in human history. It is a testament to the power of courage, determination, and teamwork in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Join Borman, Lovell, and Anders on their daring odyssey to the Moon, and witness the birth of a new era in space exploration.
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