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rodpyle
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posted 11-17-2017 05:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rodpyle   Click Here to Email rodpyle     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
To add to the already deservedly effusive reviews of this fine work, here is this week's review from the National Space Society. It mentions the "magic moments" within, and the fact that the "sharp edges" in the original were left intact. This is, as we all know, a rarity is such books. It's a truly one-of-a-kind work.

Machodoc
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posted 12-23-2021 04:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Machodoc   Click Here to Email Machodoc     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It's literally been at least a decade since I last posted, but I just finished Apollo Pilot, Donn Eisele's memoirs as edited by Francis French. I have to say I couldn't put it down, and despite its brevity it fills an important gap in the history of the program.

I am also left with admiration with the way Francis approached and edited the book. To me, it read sometimes like Eisele never expected his words to see the light of day, perhaps fueling his extreme candor, especially in the early chapters.

I've had some experience with literary reclamation projects, and they can be tricky, but kudos and thanks for the great editing and a fascinating, unplugged read.

FFrench
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posted 12-23-2021 08:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for FFrench     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks so very much for this kind review!


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