Space

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Renowned chronicler James A. Michener embarks on an ambitious exploration of space, the ultimate frontier. This remarkable novel vividly portrays the dreams and daring of numerous individuals, including Stanley Mott, an engineer whose relentless pursuit of knowledge positions him at the forefront of American space exploration; Norman Grant, a war hero and U.S. senator who extends his personal battles to the heavens; Dieter Kolff, a former Nazi rocket scientist whose expertise is invaluable in this new era; Randy Claggett, an astronaut destined for a mission to the moon's far side; and Cynthia Rhee, a reporter whose determined efforts bring their extraordinary stories to a captivated audience. Praise for the work highlights Michener's mastery as a storyteller, with The Wall Street Journal calling him a phenomenon and noting that this is among his best works. The New York Times Book Review describes it as a gripping, historically sound adventure that could become mythic, while BusinessWeek emphasizes that the dramatic elements of the space program provide rich material for fiction. The New York Times commends Michener's eloquence in depicting both the actual flights into space and the intense re-entry of the shuttle into Earth's atmosphere.