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Deke!: An Autobiography
by Donald K. Slayton, Michael Cassutt

Deke!: An Autobiography
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Author: Donald K. Slayton, Michael Cassutt
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1995-06-15
ISBN: 031285918X
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Forge Books

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Summary: 5 Stars

Good biography of an often overlooked major player in America's race to the moon. Slayton shoots straight from the hip, telling the reader what he thinks -- calling a spade a spade. Of particular interest to Apollo fans is Slayton's descision making in selecting the crews for the different missions. Very intersting. Good coverage of the Apollo-Soyuz mission as well. Good history of what path Slayton took to become one of "The Seven". If you've read "Moon Shot", this is better.

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