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Far Side of the Moon
- Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman and the Woman Who Gave Him Wings
- Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
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Publisher's Summary
“Perhaps the most human story to emerge from mankind’s greatest technological achievement.” (Capt. Phil “Rowdy” Yates (USN ret.))
Far Side of the Moon is the untold, fully authorized story of the lives of Frank and Susan Borman. One was a famous astronaut - an instrumental part of the Apollo space program - but 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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- Anonymous User
- 07-09-2022
A fresh take and fascinating read
While this book should not be viewed as a history book, it does contain a fascinating and hitherto under-explored perspective of the legendary Apollo astronauts. While the narrative is perhaps a little too biased to be viewed as totally reliable, it does permit the reader an intimate view of the life of Frank Borman, and the wife who sacrificed so much for his remarkable career. This book is about human relationships much more than it is about the Apollo program so may not be suitable for people looking for facts and figures, it is however an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand the true cost the space race had, particularly upon the wives of astronauts.
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