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 the NASA Space Research Center in Houston. Also serving as Head Civilian Liaison onboard carriers at sea for all Mercury space flights the astronauts fondly dubbed him, 'The Admiral'. Martin served on the Presidential Special...