But for the Grace of God is not just the autobiography of astronaut and aviator, William R. "Bill" Pogue. "Competently and directly, he guides the reader through a half-century of technological advance," says Mike Collins, Apollo11. Bill Pogue describes the crucible in which he was raised, lived, and worked -- the crucible that made him an exceptional man and one of our nation¿s finest aviators and astronauts. The honesty and work ethic of country life, love of flying, stresses of being a fighter pilot in the Korean War, demands on a Thunderbird pilot, and challenges of a test pilot all prepared him for his lead role on Skylab, America¿s first space station. He packages his adventure-filled life into easy-to-read, inspiring tales that move swiftly. They are filled with his reverence for family, God, nature, and mankind. Whether engaging the enemy in combat, flying metal-bending aerobatics with the Thunderbirds, or setting records for distance and endurance in Skylab, Bill speaks clearly but modestly with compelling authority. "This is a keeper -- a book all parents should provide their children to show how good life can be when lived to its fullest," says Walter J. Boyne, Former Director, National Air & Space Museum; and Enshrinee, National Aviation Hall of Fame. Alan Bean, Apollo 12 Astronaut and Fourth Man to Set Foot on the Moon, says, "But for the Grace of God will serve as a life-changing inspiration for many. It is a must read for anyone interested in space exploration."