Far Side of the Moon, Liisa Jorgensen
Far Side of the Moon, Liisa Jorgensen
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Far Side of the Moon
Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman and the Woman Who Gave Him Wings

Author: Liisa Jorgensen

Narrator: Stacy Gonzalez

Unabridged: 9 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/21/2021

Synopsis

“Perhaps the most human story to emerge from mankind’s greatest technological achievement.”—Capt. Phil “Rowdy” Yates (USN Ret.)Far Side of the Moon is the untold, fully authorized story of the lives of Frank and Susan Borman. One was a famous astronaut—an instrumental part of the Apollo space program—but the other was just as much a warrior. This real-life love story is far from a fairy tale.Life as a military wife was beyond demanding, but Susan always rose to the occasion. When Frank joined NASA and was selected to command the first mission to orbit the moon, Susan’s well-hidden depression and alcoholism finally came to light. Frank had to come to terms with how his “mission above all else” mentality contributed to his wife’s suffering. As Susan healed, she was able to begin helping others who suffered in silence from mental illness and addiction.Discover how Frank and Susan’s love and commitment to each other is still overcoming life’s challenges, even beyond their years as an Apollo commander and the founder of the Astronaut Wives Club.

About Liisa Jorgensen

Liisa Jorgensen has worked as a writer and story editor on a diverse variety of film and television productions for Myth Merchant Films. She wrote Far Side of the Moon with the active support of Frank Borman.

About Stacy Gonzalez

Stacy Gonzalez is an experienced actor who spent over a decade participating in professional theater before entering the world of voice acting. She loves listening to audiobooks about Old Hollywood and the Flapper Age and lives with her husband and son outside of Chicago. For more information, visit stacygonzalezvo.com, or follow her on Twitter @stacygonzalezvo.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue on May 03, 2022

I'm old enough that I remember watching Apollo 8 make it's trips around the moon. It was a six day mission in December, 1968 and was an integral part of NASA's goal to put a man on the moon. This book is an authorized biography of Frank Borman and his family but more than that it is a love story bet......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on June 19, 2022

Susan Bugbee had no idea what life had in store for her when she married Frank Borman. However, she did know that their love would carry them through. Susan dutifully followed Frank all over the world as he graduated from West Point and chose to be a fighter pilot and then a test pilot which led him......more

Goodreads review by Living My Best Book Life on May 08, 2022

Far Side of the Moon is an emotional biography about one of the most well-known astronauts, Frank Borman, and his wife Susan Borman. Reading nonfiction is quickly becoming one of my favorite genres to read and it's because of great stories like this one. I admit that as I saw the title I just assume......more

Goodreads review by Jodi on January 29, 2023

I only randomly found this book on an end cap in the biography section at my library, but I knew of Frank Borman from growing up in a family fascinated with space exploration. I never knew of Susan Borman really at all, much less all she went through and overcame. I knew from reading "The Astronaut......more

Goodreads review by Paige on April 30, 2022

Disclaimer: I received this finished copy from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: Far Side of the Moon Author: Liisa Jorgensen Book Series: Standalone Rating: 3/5 Recommended For...: history, biography Publication Date: December 7, 2021 Genre: Historical Biography Age Relevance: 16+ (roma......more

Quotes

“Jorgesen artfully captures the humanity, indeed the love, that was formed, sustained, and continues today between Frank and Susan Borman in the midst of great odds. Far Side of the Moon has two heroes in that sweeping relationship.” Captain Phil “Rowdy” Yates (USN Ret.), Chief US Navy Test Pilot, Joint Strike Fighter CDP

“Enjoy this insightful book, and you will learn more about the human story of Apollo, especially about many of us who were fortunate to have participated.” David Scott, astronaut on Gemini VIII, Apollo 9, and Apollo 15

“This is Susan’s story, well told and well deserved.” Michael Collins, astronaut on Gemini X, Apollo 11

“This is a true love story—it has it all: adventure, sacrifice, fear, perseverance, redemption, and heartbreak.” Dee O’Hara, nurse to the astronauts of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs

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