Far Side of the Moon: Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman and the Woman Who Gave Him Wings - Couverture rigide

Jorgensen, Liisa

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ISBN 10 : 1641606061 ISBN 13 : 9781641606066

Editeur : Chicago Review Press, 2021

Synopsis

The decades-long love story of a NASA commander and the leader of the Astronaut Wives Club Far Side of the Moon is the untold, fully authorized story of the lives of Frank and Susan Borman. One was a famous astronautan instrumental part of the Apollo space programbut the other was just as much a warrior. This real-life love story is far from a fairy tale. Life as a military wife was beyond demanding, but Susan always rose to the occasion. When Frank joined NASA and was selected to command the first mission to orbit the moon, Susan's well-hidden depression and alcoholism finally came to light. Frank had to come to terms with how his ""mission above all else"" mentality contributed to his wife's suffering. As Susan healed, she was able to begin helping others who suffered in silence from mental illness and addiction. Discover how Frank and Susan's love and commitment to each other is still overcoming life's challenges, even beyond their years as an Apollo commander and the founder of the Astronaut Wives Club.

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À propos de l'auteur

Liisa Jorgensen has worked as a writer and story editor on a diverse variety of film and television productions for Myth Merchant Films. Jogensen has written Far Side of the Moon with the active support of Frank Borman. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chicago Review Press
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1641606061
• ISBN 13: 9781641606066
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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