A Great Read! MOON CHILD: Growing Up NASA by Author Betty Byrnes

LOS ANGELES - March 8, 2015 - PRLog -- A captivating and insightful diary into the dynamics of the Irish Catholic, Byrnes, NASA, family. Centered in the 1960's as the USA implemented the - Final Frontier - the beginning of space exploration that would change history...

Experience a simpler, landmark time through the eyes of the author, Betty Byrnes, whose father, Martin A. Byrnes Jr., was the first Manager of NASA Space Research Center in Houston. Also serving as Head Civilian Liaison onboard carriers ast sea for all Mercury space flights. The astronants fondly dubbed him 'The Admiral'. Martin served on the Presidential Task Group reporting to President John F. Kennedy and made history presenting the final report which led to moving NASA to Houston, Texas.

A tender story told through the eyes of a little girl. The daughter of a space icon, growing up in a magical revolutionary time. Based in the 'Baby Boomer' era and filled with nostalgic memories of a simpler time... before computers and social media.

A remembrance of a father who balanced his key position at NASA which had an impact on world history with his role as loving father.


Learn of behind the scenes historic NASA moments while reading Martin’s personal memoirs which are included at the back of the book.

http://www.moonchildgrowingupnasa.com/



** Join in March 11, 2015 when author Betty Byrnes discusses the book MOON CHILD on ‪#‎ConversationsLIVE!‬
Wed. @ 5:30p.m. et (4:30p.m. ct/2:30p.m. pt).

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theconversationshow/2015/03/...