Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Liisa Jorgensen ,
Stacy Gonzalez
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Imprint: Blackstone Publishing
ISBN: 9798200723843
Publication Date: 22 March 2022
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
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 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 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 This is Susan's story, well told and well deserved. -- Michael Collins, astronaut on Gemini X, Apollo 11
Author Information
Liisa Jorgensen has worked as a writer and story editor on a diverse variety of film and television productions for Myth Merchant Films. She wrote Far Side of the Moon with the active support of Frank Borman. Stacy Gonzalez is feisty, bright, and expressive. She specializes in YA, self-help, and romance, especially when the narration calls for a good handle on comedy, wit, and sass. AudioFile magazine has praised her pace and her ability to create bold characters. Stacy, who is half Colombian, speaks conversational Spanish. She has a great love for Old Hollywood-watching the movies and listening to audiobooks about any and every aspect of it.
