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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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New York Times Bestseller The Riveting Inside Story Of Three Heroic Astronauts Who Took On The Challenge Of Mankinds Historic First Mission To The Moon, From The Bestselling Author Of Shadow Divers.Robert Kurson Tells The Tale Of Apollo 8 With Novelistic Detail And Immediacy.Andy Weir, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Martian And Artemisby August 1968, The American Space Program Was In Danger Of Failing In Its Two Most Important Objectives: To Land A Man On The Moon By President Kennedys Endofdecade Deadline, And To Triumph Over The Soviets In Space. With Its Back Against The Wall, Nasa Made An Almost Unimaginable Leap: It Would Scrap Its Usual Methodical Approach And Risk Everything On A Sudden Launch, Sending The First Men In History To The Moonin Just Four Months. And It Would All Happen At Christmas.In A Year Of Historic Violence And Discordthe Tet Offensive, The Assassinations Of Martin Luther King, Jr., And Robert Kennedy, The Riots At The Democratic National Convention In Chicagothe Apollo 8 Mission Would Be The Boldest, Riskiest Test Of Americas Greatness Under Pressure. In This Gripping Insider Account, Robert Kurson Puts The Focus On The Three Astronauts And Their Families: The Commander, Frank Borman, A Conflicted Man On His Final Mission; Idealistic Jim Lovell, Whod Dreamed Since Boyhood Of Riding A Rocket To The Moon; And Bill Anders, A Young Nuclear Engineer And Hotshot Fighter Pilot Making His First Space Flight.Drawn From Hundreds Of Hours Of Oneonone Interviews With The Astronauts, Their Loved Ones, Nasa Personnel, And Myriad Experts, And Filled With Vivid And Unforgettable Detail, Rocket Men Is The Definitive Account Of One Of Americas Finest Hours. In This Reallife Thriller, Kurson Reveals The Epic Dangers Involved, And The Singular Bravery It Took, For Mankind To Leave Earth For The First Timeand Arrive At A New World.Rocket Men Is A Riveting Introduction To The [Apollo 8] Flight. . . . Kurson Details The Mission In Crisp, Suspenseful Scenes. . . . [A] Gripping Book.The New York Times Book Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Rocket Men'? A: The book focuses on the Apollo 8 mission, detailing the experiences of the three astronauts—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders—who made history by being the first to travel to the Moon.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Rocket Men'? A: The author of 'Rocket Men' is Robert Kurson, known for his engaging storytelling and in-depth research.
- Q: When was 'Rocket Men' published? A: The book was published on April 3, 2018.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring it is free from wear and tear.
- Q: How many pages does 'Rocket Men' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Rocket Men' have? A: This edition of 'Rocket Men' is hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for 'Rocket Men'? A: The book is suitable for readers interested in space exploration, history, and biographies of astronauts.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Rocket Men'? A: The book explores themes of bravery, the challenges of space travel, and the historical context of the Apollo 8 mission.
- Q: Does 'Rocket Men' include personal accounts from the astronauts? A: Yes, the book is based on interviews with the astronauts, their families, and NASA personnel, providing a personal perspective on the mission.
- Q: What makes 'Rocket Men' a compelling read? A: The book combines thorough research with gripping storytelling, capturing the tension and excitement of one of America's most significant space missions.