This book is a lot more about Walter Schirra than about space. Thankfully, he's a colourful enough character in his own right. If you're interested in mission details or technical information, this isn't the book for you. But if a collection of largely personal stories, along with some personal opinion on the state of manned spaceflight, is down your alley, you'll be happy with this one.
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