On July 26, 1971, James Irwin went to the moon on the Apollo 15 flight. On July 26, 1971 Mary Irwin stayed at home. Cameras were focused on both, but television cameras do not reveal everything. The lives behind the headlines are often not what they seem, and this was particularly true in the case of Mary Irwin. The Moon Is Not Enough is her story. To a young wife and mother, being thrust into the public eye and forced to live the unrealistic, artificial existence demanded of an astronomer's wife brought tremendous pressure. But even more devastating were the years of stress and loneliness leading up to that triumphant day in July. As a result of early life experiences, Mary Irwin has battled deep insecurity, strong rebellion, guilt, and emotional distress. This inner turmoil carried her to the edge of emotional and mental breakdown and to the brink of divorce; it caused severe discord in her her home and with her family. In many ways, Mary is typical of the American wife and mother today who is experiencing a serious identity crisis. In other ways she is unique. In The Moon Is Not Enough she describes her inner struggles and the blind alleys she wearily traveled seeking inner peace and healing for her marriage and family relationships - from vegetarianism to astrology. Her ultimate victory is a challenge to all to realize that there is hope - no matter how desperate the hour, no matter how dark the horizon. Mary Irwin is an honest woman seeking to get it all together. How she does it will encourage and inspire those with similar struggles. Her insights into family relationships and the vital role they play in shaping our lives along worth the price of the book.