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Far Side of the Moon
- Author
- Liisa Jorgensen
- Narrator
- Stacy Gonzalez
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 22 March 2022
- Run Time
- 9 hours 56 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
“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.
Critics Review
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“Enjoy this insightful book, and you will learn more about the human story of Apollo, especially about many of us who were fortunate to have participated.”
David Scott, astronaut on Gemini VIII, Apollo 9, and Apollo 15
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“This is Susan’s story, well told and well deserved.”
Michael Collins, astronaut on Gemini X, Apollo 11
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“This is a true love story—it has it all: adventure, sacrifice, fear, perseverance, redemption, and heartbreak.”
Dee O’Hara, nurse to the astronauts of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs
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“Jorgesen artfully captures the humanity, indeed the love, that was formed, sustained, and continues today between Frank and Susan Borman in the midst of great odds. Far Side of the Moon has two heroes in that sweeping relationship.”
Captain Phil “Rowdy” Yates (USN Ret.), Chief US Navy Test Pilot, Joint Strike Fighter CDP
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Details
- Author
- Liisa Jorgensen
- Narrator
- Stacy Gonzalez
- Duration
- 9 hours 56 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 March 2022
- ISBN
- 9798200723898
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Biography: science, technology and medicine, History of the Americas, Space science
Synopsis
“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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