50th Anniversary Lunar Landing
26 THE COUNTDOWN TO LIFTOFF
The tense hours, minutes and seconds
before Apollo 11 soared into history on
its magnificent mission. RD EDITORS
34 JULES VERNE’S TRIP TO THE MOON
The uncannily accurate predictions of
a science fiction writer 104 years before
the moon landing. WILLIAM A.H. BIRNIE
Power of Two
38 VICTORY TO THE PEOPLE!
Two women stand up against a secret
government nuclear deal. ANNE MULLENS
Relationships
46 MOTHER-DAUGHTER DRESSES
Love and acceptance makes a difference
when a mother learns her child is
transgender. DEBRA MCGRATH
Drama in Real Life
54 LOST IN THE WOODS
With no food, water or shelter, Jean Geer
and her beloved dog lose their bearings
in a national park. TOM HALLMAN JR
Adventure
62 THRILL OF SPEED
Faster, faster, faster ... what delights some
and terrifies others. CORNELIA KUMFERT
Health
70 SURVIVE AND THRIVE
AFTER A STROKE
The major advances saving lives and
improving recovery. ANITA BARTHOLOMEW
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