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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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Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts who made man's first journey to the Moon
Fifty years ago, Christmas 1968, Man first orbited the Moon. This book tells the inside story of that epic journey.
Fifty years ago, Christmas 1968, Man first orbited the Moon. This book tells the inside story of that epic journey.
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Fifty years ago, Christmas 1968, Man first orbited the Moon. Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts who made man's first journey to the Moon tells the inside story of that epic journey.
In early 1968, the Apollo programme was on shaky footing. President Kennedy's end-of-decade deadline to put a man on the Moon was in jeopardy, and the Soviets were threatening to pull ahead in the space race.
By August 1968, with its back against the wall, NASA decided to scrap its usual methodical approach and shoot for the heavens. With just four months to prepare, the agency would send the first men in history to the Moon.
Focusing on three heroic astronauts and their families, this vivid, gripping narrative shows anew the epic danger and singular bravery it took for Man to leave Earth for the first time - and to arrive at a new world.
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Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts who made man's first journey to the Moon by Robert Kurson is praised for its riveting storytelling and meticulous research, capturing the suspense and urgency of Apollo 8's mission. Reviews highlight Kurson's ability to convey the human spirit and bravery of the astronauts, offering an engaging narrative akin to a thriller. The book effectively brings to life a historic event, showcasing the mission's impact amid a turbulent period in American history. Critics commend Kurson's clear writing style, making the story accessible while maintaining its dramatic essence.
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ISBN: 9781925322880
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 July 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: Scribe Publications
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 29.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 545g
Pages: 400
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About the Author
Robert Kurson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Wisconsin, then a law degree from Harvard Law School. His award-winning stories have appeared in Rolling Stone, The New York Times Magazine, and Esquire, where he is a contributing editor. Crashing Through is based on Kurson's 2006 National Magazine Award-winning profile in Esquire. He is also the author of Shadow Divers, and he lives in Chicago.
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