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  • Rocket Men

  • The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon
  • De : Robert Kurson
  • Lu par : Ray Porter, Robert Kurson
  • Durée : 12 h et 20 min
  • 5,0 out of 5 stars (2 notations)

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De : Robert Kurson
Lu par : Ray Porter,Robert Kurson
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    New York Times best seller

    The riveting inside story of three heroic astronauts who took on the challenge of mankind's historic first mission to the moon, from the best-selling author of Shadow Divers

    "Robert Kurson tells the tale of Apollo 8 with novelistic detail and immediacy." (Andy Weir, number one New York Times best-selling author of The Martian and Artemis

    By August 1968, the American space program was in danger of failing in its two most important objectives: to land a man on the moon by President Kennedy's end-of-decade deadline and to triumph over the Soviets in space. With its back against the wall, NASA made an almost unimaginable leap: It would scrap its usual methodical approach and risk everything on a sudden launch, sending the first men in history to the moon - in just four months. And it would all happen at Christmas. 

    In a year of historic violence and discord - the Tet Offensive, the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy, the riots at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago - the Apollo 8 mission would be the boldest, riskiest test of America's greatness under pressure. In this gripping insider account, Robert Kurson puts the focus on the three astronauts and their families: the commander, Frank Borman, a conflicted man on his final mission; idealistic Jim Lovell, who'd dreamed since boyhood of riding a rocket to the moon; and Bill Anders, a young nuclear engineer and hotshot fighter pilot making his first space flight. 

    Drawn from hundreds of hours of one-on-one interviews with the astronauts, their loved ones, NASA personnel, and myriad experts, and filled with vivid and unforgettable detail, Rocket Men is the definitive account of one of America's finest hours. In this real-life thriller, Kurson reveals the epic dangers involved and the singular bravery it took for mankind to leave Earth for the first time - and arrive at a new world. 

    "Rocket Men is a riveting introduction to the [Apollo 8] flight.... Kurson details the mission in crisp, suspenseful scenes.... [A] gripping book." (The New York Times Book Review)

    ©2018 Robert Kurson (P)2018 Random House Audio

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    "With Rocket Men, Robert Kurson tells the tale of Apollo 8 with novelistic detail and immediacy, expertly capturing the urgency and suspense behind the mission that gave America the lead in the Space Race." (Andy Weir, number one New York Times best-selling author of The Martian and Artemis)

    "Rocket Men is a riveting introduction to the [Apollo 8] flight.... Kurson details the mission in crisp, suspenseful scenes.... [A] gripping book." (The New York Times Book Review)

    "Kurson effectively recreates the era, recalling the tumult of a changing nation, as well as the tension felt by those involved both on Earth and in space, of a mission with little margin for error.... Fans of explorers and adventurers will enjoy Kurson's vibrant, accessible history." (Publishers Weekly)

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    excellent account of an exceptional story

    the story is well told, and has been searched a lot to present the best account of the mission that could be made.
    highly recommended

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    • Gillian
    • 04/04/2018

    The Men Who Saved 1968

    Okay, so Rocket Men isn't actually a full 5-stars--after all, to me it wasn't a cover-to-cover listen... at first. Once it hit its stride, however, I couldn't stop listening. I was but a toddler in '68, was just a little kid snuggled with my brothers and sister, all of us clad in pajamas, as we watched later space launches, never knowing the complete and utter hell that went on behind the scenes. If I had known how much could go wrong, I think I would've had nightmares rather than daydreams.
    Enter Rocket Men--where almost anything can go wrong... and it usually does. I had no idea. And I was thrilled with that.
    Juxtaposed against Vietnam, riots at home, women threatening to burn their bras, the revelation that 10 million Americans suffer hunger, the assassinations of MLK and RFK, simply one person mistrusting or outright hating another, the three astronauts and the crews at mission control brought absolute peace, absolute sunshine (or maybe moonshine would be a better word?) to a world, a country, dark with despair and anger. They brought a sense of patriotism to young v. old, to left v. right (where, oh where, is OUR Apollo 8? We could very much use something).
    Here is a book of the men who carried it all out, of the wives and children who stood beside them the whole way. It is heavy on humanity with an in-depth look at the social and political environment it took place in. While it is chock full of heroes, there are no villains here (no, not even the Soviets)--individuals, groups, were just caught up in huge sweeping tides, and it's tough to swim against the current.
    Mostly, you'll find yourself cheering, even if you're of an age that actually remembers the actual orbiting of the moon. There's so much here, you'd never guess.
    So here, where our country feels so terribly fractured, so red v. blue, it's such a nice thing, such a blessed relief, to look back and remember such cooperation, such courage.
    Such hope.

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    • JG
    • 06/04/2018

    Incredible story about real American heroes

    If you could sum up Rocket Men in three words, what would they be?

    They saved 1968. This story about the Apollo 8 mission - the first to go to the moon - is about so much more too. The country was in turmoil, we were losing an existential battle to our biggest adversary, great leaders were being assasinated, we were in the midst of an unpopular war... it seemed like the country would never be the same. Enter “Rocket Men”. I don’t want to give away too much, but you will be amazed by this story, and so drawn to these heroes (and all the others surrounding them)

    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Completely impossible to choose a favorite character.

    What about Ray Porter and Robert Kurson ’s performance did you like?

    The reading was top (top) notch! I felt like Porter was enjoying the story along with me. His pace was fantastic. I’m not certain, but it felt like he slowed down a teeny bit for the somewhat technical details to help absorb the concepts which was great (I must note however that Kurson did a phenomenal job in explaining the technical stuff at exactly the right level - not too complicated, but with great detail)

    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Yes - I laughed and cried at different times.

    Any additional comments?

    I listened to this book with my husband, and it was such a fun way to hear the story. We stopped the audio so many times just to look at each other and say “can you believe they did that?” I recommend this book as high as I possible can. You won’t be disappointed.

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    • John
    • 15/04/2018

    A rousing tale--even if you know how it ends

    Would you consider the audio edition of Rocket Men to be better than the print version?

    This is a terrific tale, whether you read it or listen to it. History has already told us how Apollo 8 fared, nevertheless the story has an edge-of-your-seat quality to the writing and the performance that makes this a terrific read. Even though you know how the mission ended, there were moments where you almost want to double-check the record just to be sure.

    Who was your favorite character and why?

    The crew of Apollo 8, of course. Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders had their own motivations for becoming astronauts, and they meshed well together as a crew, and in the midst of the Space Race. All of the figures in the book were compelling for their own reasons, but the trio going where no human had ever been were great to be with, if only for a short time.

    What does Ray Porter and Robert Kurson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Ray Porter does an excellent job teasing out the characters in the story, changing his voice to render Frank Borman and Jim Lovell, for example, satisfyingly close to their actual voices. Also, his rendering of Robert Kurson's written word made for a nice performance all around.

    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Of course it was! But, I parceled it out over a few days, as long as I could...

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    • Jo A Mattison
    • 11/04/2018

    I thought it was going to be boring..I was wrong!

    No detail was spared in this exciting account of Apollo 8. Robert Kurson did an outstanding job of telling this story from every angle, and from the viewpoint of everyone involved. Everyone remembers Apollo 11 (first lunar landing) and Apollo 13 (near disaster), but few know much about Apollo 8, the mission that won the space race. I was 14 in 1968, so I don't remember much about it. I mostly remember the assassinations, the politics and the music of the day. It was a great history lesson for me! And, much more thrilling than I thought it would be when I started listening. And, of course, you cant' go wrong with Ray Porter!!

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    • William Mark Eddy
    • 17/04/2018

    Robert Kurson Has Done it Again

    Master researcher, storyteller and writer Robert Kurson vividly tells the amazing and surprisingly somewhat forgotten story of Apollo 8, man’s first trip to the moon. Apollo 8 came to be overshadowed by Apollo 11, the expedition that put men on the moon but was the most daring Apollo of them all and laid the groundwork for everything that came after. This is a story of audacity, heroics, science and how the mission brought together a country that in 1968 was tearing itself apart. The story of the men and women who made this happen will keep you reading well into the night. Kurson’s third book, like the first two, is a winner.

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    • Barbara
    • 07/04/2018

    The best book I’ve read in a long time!

    I loved this book. At times I wept from the horrific chaos that was 1968, and which threatens again in 2018. I used to have a poster of Earthrise on my wall, and revisiting its history gives me hope. I dreaded finishing the book, because it was so compelling, but it turned out to have a lovely, soft landing. I recommend it to all!

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    • Chad J Cargill
    • 06/04/2018

    Amazing Journey

    Easily one of the best books I’ve ever read. If you were alive in 1968, just be prepared I will ask you if remember where you were Christmas Day. And then I will recommend that you must read this book. Brilliant in so many ways. Chills, tears, smiles, and pride to be felt throughout.

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    • Kevin
    • 19/04/2018

    Unexpected Delight

    I have no idea why I chose a book about Apollo 8 or space exploration,it is not a topic I normally an interested in (until now). Thanks to audible for curating this book into my recommended queue. Of all the historical books I have listened to, this was by far my favorite not only because of the story telling but the amount of detail and attention to accuracy. The timing of this story could not be more perfect, wonderful book and am looking to listen to more from this author. I’ve spent days retelling what I’ve heard to anyone willing to listen and would recommend this book to anyone interested in American or any history.

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    • Lynda
    • 11/04/2018

    Outstanding !

    Would you listen to Rocket Men again? Why?

    YES! This story of the Apollo 8 is one I could listen to several time.

    Who was your favorite character and why?

    All characters were a major part of this story.

    Which scene was your favorite?

    So many good ones, but the re-entry was the best.

    Any additional comments?

    Robert Kurson did an outstanding job gathering all the information and interviewing the astronauts and NASA staff along with going through all the info he could find on this mission. I felt like I was right there on that flight with them. Robert Kurson has done a great job on all of his books as he does one thing so well...research!

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    • JLHaney81
    • 21/05/2021

    I not knee

    Great book! Once it got going it really was less like a modern thriller. Just one issue, Love Ray Porter and the narration was superb BUT for the love of William Shatner's hairpiece Gemini is Gem-uh-nye not Gem-uh-knee ( I not E)!!! It was like nails on a chalkboard everytime. But other than that Ray was awesome.

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    • Mark Hübner-Weinhold - Leadership Scout
    • 05/04/2020

    Thrilling narration of underrated Apollo mission

    I admit it were the same to me as to Robert Kurson: I knew a lot about Apollo 11 and especially about Apollo 13, due to Ron Howard's thrilling movie. Had heard about the doomed Apollo 1 crew, but never thought about Apollo 8. Kurson new takes a great beam and brings light into the perhaps most important and extremely dangerous mission of them all. His narration is full of suspense, just like a thriller written by Ken Follett or Tom Clancy. But he, too, provides non-space-nerds with lots of scientific insights - and he does it quite well. I do now understand the very special mission and the whole Apollo program a lot better. But what strikes me most is Kursons vivid characterisation of the three astronauts and their wives. Kurson did painstakingly detailed research. Altogether this is one of the best history books I have ever read and heard, brought to life by the great voice of Ray Porter. As an author and journalist myself I bow my head to my great collegue Robert Kurson. His book is phenomenal.

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