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Topic: The Sky Above (John Casper)
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cspg Member Posts: 6312 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 10-14-2021 10:18 AM
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
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Jacques van Oene Member Posts: 884 From: Houten, The Netherlands Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 04-23-2022 05:05 AM
This book is now available from the Purdue University Press website and comes with a 30% discount when using a promo code. |
BMckay Member Posts: 3836 From: MA, USA Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 07-03-2022 12:49 PM
Very nice book. Well written. Nice addition to any collections. | |
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