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Title: High Calling: The Courageous Life and Faith of Space Shuttle Columbia Commander Rick Husband by Evelyn Husband, Donna Vanliere, Steve Green ISBN: 1-58926-613-7 Publisher: Oasis Audio Pub. Date: January, 2004 Format: Audio CD Volumes: 5 List Price(USD): $27.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.58 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Touching, remarkable story about a remarkable man.
Comment: Being a forty something male born in the era of sputnick, the life and dream of becoming an astronaut were mine as well. Rick Husband did more however than merely dream about being an astronaut, he did it! His dream never "owned" him, he accomplished his lofty goal while keeping God and family in their proper order, as a matter of fact Rick Husband grew into a man of God during his voyage to fulfillment of that dream.
This book is the telling of that story through the eyes of his biggest fan, a loving and devoted wife, "Evey". I found the book to be a thrill to read, I simply "could not put it down".
Rick Husband truly answered a "Higher Calling".
Must read.....
Rating: 5
Summary: Incredibly open and informative, too.
Comment: Evelyn did a great job explaining the home and family side of Rick Husband. Yes, she was proud of his accomplishments but also listed some of his faults which was refreshing. NASA is not easy on its men and women and Evelyn made that very clear while not blaming them for Rick's death, either. Rick's determination and his resolve were certainly tested but his faith and drive never faltered. All in all the book gives a well rounded view of life as an astronaut as told through the eyes of the one closest to him, his wife. I congratulate Evelyn for her brave tribute to Rick and his 6 very close friends who met death the same day and in the same manner. Thanks, Evelyn.
Rating: 3
Summary: Overemphasizes the religious aspects of this hero
Comment: Although I enjoyed this book, it became tedious because of the overwhelming emphasis on Rick's religious beliefs. The book is co-authored by the astronaut's wife, who is evidently very comforted by her religion. Nearly every statement attributed to Rick, whether it mentioned his wife, his children, his family members, or his close friends -- incorporated his religious beliefs. I was more impressed with Rick's determination, skill, leadership qualities, and his desire to do the best he could in whatever he undertook -- which happened to include becoming a test pilot and astronaut, as well as a husband and family man. Don't get me wrong. Our American astronauts are my heroes. Rick Husband was heroic even before his tragic death. A more balanced picture of Rick would have been preferable. The saddest part of the story is that it took the loss of Columbia before most of the world learned how incredibly special the crew was.
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Title: Comm Check... : The Final Flight of Shuttle Columbia by Michael Cabbage, William Harwood ISBN: 0743260910 Publisher: Free Press Pub. Date: 27 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
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Title: Sixteen Minutes from Home: The Columbia Space Shuttle Tragedy by Mark Cantrell, Donald Vaughan ISBN: 1932270108 Publisher: AMI Books Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Faith of George W. Bush by Stephen Mansfield ISBN: 1585423092 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: Fallen Astronauts: Heroes Who Died Reaching for the Moon by Colin Burgess, Kate Doolan, Bert Vis ISBN: 0803262124 Publisher: Bison Bks Corp Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Light This Candle : The Life and Times of Alan Shepard--America's First Spaceman by NEAL THOMPSON ISBN: 0609610015 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Pub. Date: 23 March, 2004 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
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