Parsons was a self-taught genius and co-founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the Aerojet Corporation . His work on solid rocket fuel was critical to the Allied victory in WWII and later NASA moon missions; a lunar crater is now named in his honor.
In the 1940s, Parsons befriended L. Ron Hubbard (who later founded Scientology). The two engaged in the "Babalon Working," a series of rituals to manifest a goddess, before Hubbard eventually left with Parsons' money and his wife.
In his short 37 years, John Whiteside "Jack" Parsons embodied at least several different roles in one tormented but glorious life. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Sex and Rockets: the Occult World of J
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Author John Carter utilizes interviews and primary sources to provide an "intriguing portrait" of Parsons.
Parsons died at age 37 in a 1952 laboratory explosion at his home. Whether the blast was an accident, suicide, or murder remains a subject of debate. Reader Insights & Reviews
This guide covers Sex and Rockets: The Occult World of Jack Parsons , a biography of Jack Parsons , a man who lived a paradoxical life as both a pioneering rocket scientist and a high-ranking occultist. Biography Overview
The book served as a primary inspiration for the TV series Strange Angel . Buying Information