Robert Kurson's non-fiction account of the men and events who made the mission of Apollo 8 possible is as gripping as a best-selling thriller. The difference here is that everything Kurson recounts about the daring, sacrifices and bravery in making Apollo 8 happen to fulfill the goal set famously by John F. Kennedy is real.
Most Americans recognize the names Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins, but their epic landing on the moon's surface would never have been possible without the preliminary work done by Apollo 8's launch against seemingly impossible odds.
Kurson's book takes it one step further, though. He includes the astronauts' wives and families in the mix. Their courage and sacrifices had to measure up to that of their husbands' and fathers'. The emotional strength it took on the part of all personnel involved in the project either directly or indirectly was a contributing factor to the mission's success. Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders deserve their prominent place in the annals of space history. Read Rocket Men (#762) to learn why.
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