How Nasa Learned To Fly In Space - An Exciting Account Of The Gemini Missions (Apogee Books Space Series)

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Summary: What a great book
Review: I love this book. It explains in an easy to read format just how important the Gemini program was in getting us to the moon. Gemini was described as a test pilots dream and this book shows why, with many stories I had not previously been aware of and I read lots of space books. I am very pleased to see Apogee Books branching out with books by exceptionally talented authors like Harland.

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Summary: Very informative and enjoyable to read.
Review: I ordered this book as soon as I saw it advertised on Amazon.com The gemini missions gave us great pictures of spaceships in close proximity and great pictures of earth. I always remember wanting to know more.
Although this particular book does not show many color photos, the history outlined here is excellent. The crew conversations covered areas that I've not read before.
I did think that a few areas were glossed over but to no major detriment to the overall info obtained.
If you like this space stuff, buy this book.

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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: Just finished David Harland's account of Project Gemini, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Harland does a great job of explaining the nuts and bolts of this often overlooked program. His account of the intricacies of mastering both rendezvous and EVA demonstrate that without Gemini, Apollo just doesn't happen. Many great photos accompany the text, and it is too bad that Apogee decided against a CD with this book.