The Astronauts Wife, Stacey Morgan
The Astronauts Wife, Stacey Morgan
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The Astronaut's Wife
How Launching My Husband into Outer Space Changed the Way I Live on Earth

Author: Stacey Morgan

Narrator: Stacey Morgan

Unabridged: 6 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/08/2022


Synopsis

A true story about making the most of your one incredible life.
Stacey Morgan kissed her husband goodbye before he donned his space suit on July 20, 2019, and headed to his waiting Soyuz rocket. With an overwhelming mix of pride, excitement, and terror, she and her children held hands and watched the rocket ignite and lift off for a nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station.

This is the story of the astronaut’s wife―a journey full of unexpected twists and turns. While the love of her life orbited the Earth, Stacey was about to embark on a knock-your-socks-off adventure right here at home. This season would be different from any Stacey had experienced before. The risks were greater, the loneliness was deeper, and the stress was more intense. Filled with as many unique challenges as surreal opportunities, this deeply meaningful season taught her rich lessons aboutpreparing for any mission or adventure life throws at yourediscovering your fun side when you’ve been trapped in survival mode too longtrusting God when you feel weak or alonechoosing hope in the face of fear and uncertaintyContaining behind-the-scenes glimpses into a side of space flight that most of us will never experience, The Astronaut’s Wife is a funny, poignant, and meaningful exploration of living life to the fullest―no matter where you roam.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andi on April 03, 2022

I wish I could give this 6 stars. I absolutely loved it. So well written. I learned so much about their lives, space families’ lives…. But also valuable thoughts on friendship, marriage, long distance relationships, fear, and big life questions to contemplate. Stellar book!!!......more

Goodreads review by Allison on March 21, 2022

I heard about this book on the Annie F. Downs podcast and was so intrigued to listen on audible. It’s a very well-written book that keeps you captivated with stories about military life and deployments, her first hand account with the 9/11 attack in Washington DC, choosing to do hard things like run......more

Goodreads review by Carol on February 21, 2023

This was a fine book but I could only give it 3 stars. I was also a military wife but somehow, I just couldn't seem to relate to her experiences. There were times that I felt that she was being a little whiney. For example, "I don't have any friends!" She did however, work to solve the problem in a......more

Goodreads review by Kelsey on May 03, 2023

"On paper we look like risk lovers, but we're really not. What we are, in truth, is experienced risk evaluators. Over the years, we have taken a hard look around at the world and embraced the fact that risk is unavoidable. It's an inherent part of life whether we like it or not. But instead of runni......more

Goodreads review by karlaisallbooked on March 27, 2022

The Astronaut’s Wife is the story of a wife and mother whose husband goes from an Army soldier to an Astronaut and embarks on a 9 month space journey. This gave an accounting of her experience as she juggles family and managing expectations. Such a good book and interesting point of view. Thank you Ne......more