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cspg
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posted 10-14-2021 10:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cspg   Click Here to Email cspg     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The Sky Above: An Astronaut's Memoir of Adventure, Persistence, and Faith
by John Howard Casper
Looking up at the stars at the age of ten, John Casper dreamed of being a space explorer. The Sky Above tells how persistence and determination led to flying in space, after serving the nation as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot. Despite life-threatening experiences and failures, his spiritual faith was pivotal in overcoming life's challenges.

Through vivid storytelling, the reader rides alongside the author in the cockpit, feeling the fear of enemy antiaircraft fire and the pressure of high g-forces during combat maneuvering. His insider accounts of four Space Shuttle missions vividly describe exhilarating launches, the magical experience of weightlessness, and the magnificent beauty of Earth from hundreds of miles above.

A central theme running throughout Casper's life is his faith, as he struggles with the loss of fellow pilots and confronts life's inconsistencies and disappointments. This is a story about his growth and trust in his Creator, whose tenacious spirit never left him, even during the devastating Challenger and Columbia disasters.

Readers interested in stories of true adventure or overcoming adversity will discover unique drama and insight. Those trying to reach their dreams, whatever they are, will find inspiration; those unsure or challenged in their faith will find encouragement.

  • Hardcover, 306 pages
  • Purdue University Press (April 15, 2022)
  • ISBN-10: 1612497160
  • ISBN-13: ‎978-1612497167

Jacques van Oene
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posted 04-23-2022 05:05 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jacques van Oene     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This book is now available from the Purdue University Press website and comes with a 30% discount when using a promo code.

BMckay
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posted 07-03-2022 12:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for BMckay   Click Here to Email BMckay     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Very nice book. Well written. Nice addition to any collections.

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