
Far Side of the Moon
Apollo 8 Commander Frank Borman and the Woman Who Gave Him Wings
by Liisa Jorgensen
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Pub Date Dec 07 2021 | Archive Date Jun 24 2022
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Description
The decades-long love story of a NASA commander and the leader of the Astronaut Wives Club
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, that meant putting on a brave face for the world as her husband risked his life for the space race. The pressure and anxiety were overwhelming, and eventually 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.
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Advance Praise
“This exceptional book presents the true perspective of those intense, high-energy, high-visibility years of Apollo, especially the challenging roles of the families. Susan and Frank Borman were leaders in the community, respected and admired by all—and this book will tell you why. Susan’s story is the most accurate description of the lives of the ‘astronaut wives’ I have ever read, from the glory of success to the grievance of loss. 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.”
—Astronaut Dave Scott - Gemini 8, Apollo 9, Apollo 15
Featured Reviews

A truly inspirational novel on one of America’s great heroes! Not only was his life inspirational, but his wife was also a hero in her own right. What they endured and the problems they overcame, while holding on to each other through out it all, makes this a must read for all!
Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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