Description:
A personal portrait of science, technology, and the history behind the Physiological Support Division, 'Standing between Life and Death' for crews at the edge of space.
Brief description: Andy 'Woody' Woodrow is a physiologist and educator who is in an encore career teaching aerospace science after over three decades in the Air Force. He has published two editions of a guide to aerospace physiology, and currently lives in Vancouver, WA., with his wife, Angela.
Review Quotes:
"This book brought back memories of the best years of my Air Force career." - Carl P.
"Just received my copy and nearly died laughing that I was actually included in the book; a privilege to be mentioned in my service in the Physiological Support Division." - Thomas P.
"Great read and a stroll down memory lane; great people associated with the high altitude reconnaissance program, and a story well told about the behind the scenes technicians who maintained the space suits to keep the crews safe in the stratosphere." - Tom S.
"Made me proud all over again of what we (Physiological Support Division) were part of, what we accomplished, and who we are today....great job, Woody!" - Sam P.
"My latest read and a great book about the physiological infrastructure required to keep the U-2 and her pilots functioning." - Ellie C.