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Thirteen: The Apollo Flight That Failed Audiobook Review

 

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Thirteen: The Apollo Flight That Failed – An Audio Book Review

 

  • Author: Henry Cooper
  • Narrated by: J. Paul Guimont
  • Length: 5 hours and 2 minutes
  • Unabridged
  • Genre: Historical

 
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Thirteen: The Apollo Flight That Failed Audio Book Summary:

 

“Houston, we have a problem.”

These were the terrifying and haunting words of the astronauts that were aboard the Apollo 13 during its faithful and dangerous voyage. During the evening of April 13, 1930, three astronauts were just hours from the third historic lunar landing. But that was not meant to be as an unknown explosion damaged their spacecraft and what should have been a moment of celebration became a fight for survival as the crew at NASA and the three astronauts try to bring themselves back home from what is one of the most gripping rescue mission in history.

Thirteen is the true account of one the most miraculous rescues in history. Three astronauts are helplessly floating through space and every minute that passes their chances of survival becomes slimmer. Relieve the moment when tragedy was overturned into victory with humanity’s ingenuity and will to live overcome tremendous odds.
 

One reason to listen:

This is an audiobook for history buffs as well as those interested in NASA’s space program and the dangers and rewards that accompany such endeavors.
 

 

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Reactions:

 
“I had lived through the experience as an 11-year-old, and I
remembered the drama of the real-life explosion aboard the
Apollo spacecraft as it made its way to the moon.” – A Customer
http://www.amazon.com/review/R285RZ3D7NB2CS/
 

 

“I did feel the book suffered from its narrow focus on Mission Control only during the duration of the “event,” and no pictures — none and only one line diagram. These are small complaints, however. The book makes a wonderful companion to Jim Lovell’s account.” – C. Lacher “ArmChairCritic”
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2CTD3RPCG77I0/
 

 

“Cooper tells the entire mission story and uses many of the Mission Control transcripts that (in my opinion) are the difference between a third person telling of a mission story or a feeling of actually being there.” – Thomas Moody
http://www.amazon.com/review/RTD9V1BSHPTBV/
 

 

“If you’ve seen the movie Apollo 13, most of this story will seem familiar. It is interesting to hear what happened from the perspective of someone who was working on the ground crew.” – Mark M
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2ERG4PGC0L0IC/
 

 

“A great research source, but not a story told for the reader looking for a warm-and-fuzzy Ron Howard movie.” – Philip McCarron
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R25ACJGWPPEJD/
 

Score on Audible: 4.2 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 4.5 out of 5
 

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