Rocketman: Astronaut Pete Conrad's Incredible Ride to the Moon and Beyond Summary and Reviews

Rocketman: Astronaut Pete Conrad's Incredible Ride to the Moon and Beyond
by Nancy Conrad, Howard A. Klausner

Rocketman: Astronaut Pete Conrad's Incredible Ride to the Moon and Beyond
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Author: Howard A. Klausner, Nancy Conrad
Introduction: Buzz Aldrin
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-05-03
ISBN: 0451215095
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: NAL Hardcover

Book Reviews of Rocketman: Astronaut Pete Conrad's Incredible Ride to the Moon and Beyond

Book Review: A Great Ride! - Puts Conrad's Achievments in Perspective
Summary: 5 Stars

What I thought would be an interesting read on the life of an interesting pilot turned out to be much more. The book not only does a very thorough job of outlining the achievements of this unique man; overcoming many obstacles to become perhaps the best test pilot in the world and one of the key players in the USA's space program, but it also provides great perspective on these achievements. How the struggles and achievements of a man, fit into the struggles and achievements of a nation. How those achievements impacted our society and how society impacted the space program and the man.

I enjoyed the authors' thoughtful interspersing of the action and tension aboard his record setting around-the-world biz jet flight and the story of his life.

Well done!

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