Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void - Mary Roach - 3 Stars

[Jason]

I enjoy Mary Roach's books so much. While Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers is still my favorite, I did enjoy this one.

The book is a little different than I anticipated based on the title. I thought it would be about what is needed for a trip to Mars, which I guess it kind of is, but different. Mary Roach tells the story of the history of space explorations and the science needed for things we don't even think about. Using the bathroom. Training for space. The first missions not sure of the human reaction to space. Some of the theories seem wild now. Having to deal with other people and their personalities.

It is a fun and interesting book that give a different perspective of preparing for space travel.