'We Could Not Fail' In the News

Once We Could Not Fail left the launchpad, so to speak, it hasn't slowed down. Authors

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Richard Paul and Steven Moss have appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, PRI's Science Friday, BBC World News, as well as many NPR affiliates across the country. The book has garnered praise from the New York Times Book Review, Esquire, Booklist, and Library Journal. We're so proud of all this much-deserved attention that we've gathered all the media the book has earned so far. 

The story of We Could Not Fail: The First African Americans in the Space Program begins with an incredible three-month period leading up to the integration of NASA during the height of the civil rights era. Check out the timeline below to get a sense of how much changed for humanity in such a short amount of time.

Media Coverage

• Esquire, 6 Books to Read This May "Even history and space program buffs should find insight in We Could Not Fail's fresh look at a well-treaded era."

• Review in New York Times Book Review "Surprising and insightful."—Laura Helmuth

• Library Journal, starred review "Vital and of interest to all Americans, from history and space buffs to students, researchers, and casual readers."

Interviews

• On BBC World News
• NPR’s Morning Edition
• With NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi Show
• PRI's Science Friday

Watch: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi Show

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• WESA in Pittsburgh (interview beings at 10:32)
• WABE in Atlanta
• KCUR in Kansas City
• NASA pioneer Morgan Watson with the authors on WNPR (interview begins at 31:00)
• New Hampshire Public Radio's "Word of Mouth"
• WVXU's Cincinnati Edition

Follow authors Richard Paul and Steven Moss on social media for more news: We Could Not Fail Facebook Page and Richard Paul on Twitter.

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