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The Sky Above
An Astronaut's Memoir of Adventure, Persistence, and Faith, Expanded Edition
2026
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Looking up at the stars at the age of ten, John Casper dreamed of being a space explorer. The Sky Above tells how persistence and determination led to flying in space, after serving the nation as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot. Despite life-threatening experiences and failures, his spiritual faith was pivotal in overcoming life’s challenges. This expanded edition includes a Q&A with the author as well as book club discussion questions.Through vivid storytelling, the...
Available Sep 15, 2026
The Sky Above
An Astronaut’s Memoir of Adventure, Persistence, and Faith
2022
EN
Looking up at the stars at the age of ten, John Casper dreamed of being a space explorer. The Sky Above tells how persistence and determination led to flying in space, after serving the nation as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot. Despite life-threatening experiences and failures, his spiritual faith was pivotal in overcoming life’s challenges.Through vivid storytelling, the reader rides alongside the author in the cockpit, feeling the fear of enemy antiaircraft fire ...