Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon, the Untold Story by Jeffrey KlugerMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
I was provided both an ARC and an ALC via Netgalley, all opinions are my own.
This was a fascinating look into the early days of what would eventually become the NASA. We learn about the politics, science and people that put their heart, soul and some their lives into the Gemini space program as the Unites States raced Russia to be the first to put men on the moon.
This was well researched and puts some of the spotlight on those who are lesser known in the space race. Many know about the Apollo program, but Gemini came first and without this program and the lessons learned from it the NASA of today wouldn't be what it is. This book is very detailed and the author gives first hand accounts throughout keeping it interesting. I did find that the pacing was a bit slow at times and the information was repetitive.
Overall, if you are interested in the history of NASA, the space race, and the moon landing this is a great option.
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