Atmosphere
von Jenkins Reid Taylor
Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University and as aunt to her precocious niece, Frances. That is, until she comes across an advertisement seeking the first women scientists to join NASA's space shuttle program. Suddenly, Joan burns to be one of the few people to go to space. Selected from a pool of thousands of applicants in the summer of 1980, Joan begins training at Houston's Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond and scientist John Griffin, who are kind and easygoing even when the stakes are highest; mission specialist Lydia Danes, who has worked too hard to play nice; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald, who is navigating her own secrets; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer, who can fix any engine and fly any plane. As the new astronauts become unlikely friends and prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined. In this new light, Joan begins to question everything she thinks she knows about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, it all changes in an instant. [payot.ch]
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Atmosphere
von Jenkins Reid Taylor
Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University and as aunt to her precocious niece, Frances. That is, until she comes across an advertisement seeking the first women scientists to join NASA's space shuttle program. Suddenly, Joan burns to be one of the few people to go to space. Selected from a pool of thousands of applicants in the summer of 1980, Joan begins training at Houston's Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond and scientist John Griffin, who are kind and easygoing even when the stakes are highest; mission specialist Lydia Danes, who has worked too hard to play nice; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald, who is navigating her own secrets; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer, who can fix any engine and fly any plane. As the new astronauts become unlikely friends and prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined. In this new light, Joan begins to question everything she thinks she knows about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, it all changes in an instant. [payot.ch]
Aktuelle Rezensionen(10)
Rezension von LottiWooow. So ein schönes und trauriges Buch. Das Ende hat mich fast zerrissen und ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass man bestimmte Charaktere (Barbara) so sehr hassen kann.
Rezension von JaninaIt took me some time to get into it but then I fell completely - just like Joan :) really liked her story, the one about her job and the way she sees the universe and what she does to achieve her dream, but also the one about her private life as the most loving aunt, critical sister and unconditional lover. Would absolutely recommend
Rezension von Vanessa This book gave me the hope to be as courageous that I can be in this life and that I should look up at the stars more often!
Rezension von Monique MHighest recommendation. I didn’t even read the blurb before picking up the book—I kept seeing it everywhere on BookTok and Bookstagram and decided to trust the hype. I went in with very little knowledge of the plot, and needless to say, I was completely blown away by the depth of the story, its characters, and the love story that unfolds throughout. I absolutely loved how many different dimensions the book explores—space travel, feminist themes, character development, coming out, and family dynamics. There are so many layers, yet they come together beautifully. The suspense created by the mission, especially through the “future” chapters, adds another level of tension and makes the story even more heartbreaking. I honestly wouldn’t change a thing about this book. A must-read, in my opinion!
Rezension von Lucy SkyMir ist es sehr schwer gefallen rein zu kommen. Zwischendurch hat sich das Buch für mich gezogen (vielleicht aber meine Leseflaute). Besonders das letzte Viertel hat für mich nochmal alles verändert. Da hatte mich die Handlung gepackt. Die letzten 10 % waren dann ausschlaggebend für meine Bewertung.