Apollo 13

Name: Apollo 13
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SKU: 9780340638064
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By Jeffrey Kluger and James Lovell

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Apollo 13 by Jeffrey Kluger and James Lovell is a captivating account of the dramatic space mission that turned into a tense and heroic struggle for survival. The book delves into the unexpected challenges faced by the astronauts after an oxygen tank exploded, detailing the ingenuity and teamwork required to safely bring them back to Earth. Lovell's first-hand experience and Kluger's narrative skill offer an intense glimpse into this real-life space adventure.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in gripping true stories of human ingenuity, teamwork, and survival. This memoir offers an insider perspective on one of NASA's most dramatic space missions, making it ideal for those fascinated by space exploration, history, and overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Apollo 13

The classic story of endurance, heroism and survival, co-authored by the commander of the Apollo 13 mission.

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April 13, 1970. Astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert are hurtling towards the moon in the Apollo 13 spacecraft when an explosion rocks the ship. The cockpit grows dim, the air grows thin, and the instrument lights wink out. Moments later, the astronauts are forced to abandon the main ship for the tiny lunar module, designed to keep two men alive for just two days. But there are three men aboard, and they are four days from home.

As the action shifts from the disabled ship to the frantic engineers at Mission Control to Lovell's anxious family, Apollo 13 brilliantly recreates the harrowing, heroic mission in all its drama and glory.

This gripping story of human endurance is the basis for Ron Howard's classic film starring Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon.

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Apollo 13 by Jeffrey Kluger and James Lovell receives praise for its gripping account of the harrowing 1970 space mission. Reviewers highlight the detailed and engaging writing that captures the tension and technical challenges faced by the astronauts and mission control. The collaboration between Kluger and Lovell offers an authentic and personal insight, making it a compelling read for those interested in space exploration and human resilience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340638064

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Coronet Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture James Lovell Jeffrey Kluger Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

James Lovell is much in demand for his skill in turning film scripts into novels. He is based in the US.

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