Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon - Rilegato

Aldrin, Buzz; Abraham, Ken

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ISBN 10: 0307463451 ISBN 13: 9780307463456

Casa editrice: Crown Pub, 2009

Riassunto

Recounts the astronaut's life and career, including his childhood, the landmark 1969 moon landing, and his battles with alcoholism and depression after his fame.

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"Buzz Aldrin relives the Magnificent Desolation of space, and the soul-sucking depression that awaited back home."
–Vanity Fair, “Hot Type”

"An admirable account of an icon of the golden age of space flight."
–Kirkus Reviews

“Space fans, in particular, will cheer.”
–Booklist

“Aldrin presents a no-holds-barred account of how his celebrity, career and human weaknesses nearly destroyed his life....This inspiring story exhibits Aldrin as a different, perfectly human kind of hero, giving readers a sympathetic look at a man eclipsed by his own legend.”
–Publishers Weekly

“Buzz Aldrin relives the Magnificent Desolation of space, and the soul-sucking depression that awaited back home."
–Vanity Fair, “Hot Type”

“Riveting reading.”
–The Economist

“Leads the field of new releases.The candid portrayal of his earthly battles—often written with great humor—make this a cut above the rest....Great holiday reading.”
–New Scientist

“Captivating....an engaging first-hand account by one of history’s most important explorers.”
–Alive East Bay

L'autore:

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts BUZZ ALDRIN and Neil Armstrong landed their lunar module on the Sea of Tranquillity and became the first humans to walk on the moon. Aldrin has since been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and more than fifty other awards and medals from the United States and other countries. He holds a doctorate in astronautics from MIT. Since retiring from the U.S. Air Force and NASA, Dr. Aldrin has remained at the forefront of efforts to ensure a continued leading role for America in manned space exploration. He founded a rocket design company, Starcraft Boosters, Inc., and the ShareSpace Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to opening the doors to space tourism for all people. Buzz and his wife, Lois, live in Los Angeles.

KEN ABRAHAM is a New York Times bestselling author, known around the world for his collaborations with celebrities and high-profile public figures.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Crown Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0307463451
• ISBN 13: 9780307463456
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 326