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A commemorative edition on the thirtieth anniversary of the perilous moon mission launched on April 11, 1970. "A thrilling story of . . . disaster and incredible heroism" (James A. Michener), APOLLO 13 recounts the hair-raising journey of Captain Lovell and his crew - a near- disaster the nation would never forget and a rescue that has been called NASA's finest hour. On the thirtieth anniversary of the mission, the authors add a new foreword and new photos to their 1994 bestseller (previously published as Lost Moon) and reflect on America's waxing and waning love affair with space exploration since the 1970s.
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JIM LOVELL was having dinner at the White House when his friend Ed White burned to death. Read the first page
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Terrific story to tell, great book and well presented. If you saw the Tom Hanks film then this book adds in some of the details and characters that were 'repackaged' for the Hollywood film version. The photos in the middle of the wrecked ship stop you and make you think how lucky these guys were.
Great book, I left my original copy on a flight in China last month and so had to order another... even though I had finished it I know this is one I will come back to again!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is am amazing book telling the true story of the Apollo 13 mision, which after a number of serious catastrophes made it back to earth against all the odds. The story is almost unbelieveable, it is amazing that anyone else went into space after this. It also goes to show that the staff on the ground are just as much heros as the astronauts. The authors go into extreme detail about this and previous missions. This book is a must for anyone interested in space flight, and anyone who saw the film and enjoyed it.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I was too small to remember much of the feelings around the world when the news broke that Apollo 13 had had an explosion onboard, and the crew's safety was in doubt. By all accounts the whole world seemed to hold its collective breath until the command module splashed down.
In this book the inside anxiety of the crew, as well as all at mission control and their contractors is conveyed. It is really a story of how everyone---hundreds, if not thousands of people---pulled together to save the lives of three men, left drifting in space with dangerously low resources. The inventiveness of solving each problem is amazing; and the problems kept mounting. Carbondioxide poisoning, skewed trajectories, no navigation computers, potentially damaged rockets, doubtful heatshield. At each stage the team worked the problem as best they could with inventiveness and true grit; never giving up. The explanation of the accident's cause is as intriguing as the tale itself (glossed over in the film), and serves as warning to all who work on safety critical system.
It is a true American tale---a success in failure, as it showed how America could "organize and measure the best of [thier] energies and skills" as Kennedy said at Rice University.
This collaborative effort between the commander of Apollo 13, Jim Lovell, and Jeff Kluger makes for a terrific read and captures the feeling of the times wonderfully. A tale which is now part of American history.
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Apollo 13
A great accopaniment for those who have enjoyed the film. More background and technical information than the movie can give along with all the recognisable characters. Read more
Published 4 months ago by sightnsound
A good read
Well written and you really get a feel that is was written for lay people to understand a lot of the technicalities. If you liked the film you'll like the book
Published 10 months ago by Seanus
Everything you need to know about the Apollo 13 crisis
An excellently written, superbly readable and very entertaining novel about the Apollo 13 crisis.
Together with 'The Right Stuff' and 'A Man on the Moon' this ranks... Read more
Together with 'The Right Stuff' and 'A Man on the Moon' this ranks... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Christian Wendt
Brilliant book
My wife bought this for me as a birthday present and what a superb book. A lot of people have seen the film directed by Ron Howard and staring Tom Hanks including myself. Read more
Published 15 months ago by BrumBob
good :)
Good book, in good condition, cheap. Delivery took a while but it was from usa, but It arrived within the given time estimation.
Published 22 months ago by harry
Arrived very quickly
Book arrived as described and very quickly, ordered a few days before Xmas and arrived before Xmas eve. Thanks
Published on 23 Jan 2010 by Anne T. Collins
The other iconic Apollo mission story
The book on which the 1994 film "Apollo 13" was based is a rather wonderful read. Jeffrey Kluger has turned Jim Lovell's fascinating take on the four-and-a-bit days he spent... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Emanon
History brought to life
I was fourteen years old when Apollo 13 was in difficulties and can vividly remember coming home from school and watching the six o'clock news (in black & white) desperate to know... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Foxglove
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very readable
Published on 14 April 2005 by Mrs. P. L. Foulsham
Great!!!
An outstanding account of the events of that week in April 1970. If you enjoyed the film, you'll love this book!
Published on 11 Jan 2005
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