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27%OFFBuzz Aldrin - Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon - 9781408804162 - V9781408804162
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Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon

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Description for Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon Paperback. Buzz Aldrin, one of the three men who took part in the first moon landing in 1969, is a true American hero. This title begins with the story of his voyage into space, which came within seconds of failure, and reveals an insider's view of the American space programme. Num Pages: 352 pages, Colour Inserts. BIC Classification: BGA; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 318. The Long Journey Home from the Moon. 352 pages, Colour Inserts. Buzz Aldrin, one of the three men who took part in the first moon landing in 1969, is a true American hero. This title begins with the story of his voyage into space, which came within seconds of failure, and reveals an insider's view of the American space programme. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGA; TTDS. Dimension: 196 x 127 x 22. Weight: 272.
_________________________ THE ESSENTIAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE SECOND MAN ON THE MOON _________________________ 'Thrilling ... years on, the raw facts of the adventure remain beguiling and the bravery of the astronauts compelling' - SUNDAY TIMES ‘Exciting and moving' - DAILY EXPRESS _________________________ Buzz Aldrin, one of the three men who took part in the first moon landing in 1969, is a true American hero. Magnificent Desolation begins with the story of his voyage into space, which came within seconds of failure, and reveals a fascinating insider's view of the American space programme. But that thrilling adventure was only the beginning, as Aldrin battled with his own desolation in the form of depression and alcoholism. This epic journey encompasses the brutally honest tale of Aldrin's self-destruction, and the redemption that came through finding love when hope seemed lost. _________________________ 'Buzz Aldrin might not have been the first man to walk on the Moon, but of all the astronauts to have been there, none of them has articulated their predicament with quite such wisdom and sensitivity' - MAIL ON SUNDAY

Product Details

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781408804162
SKU
V9781408804162
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About Buzz Aldrin
On 20 July 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed their lunar module on the Sea of Tranquility and became the first humans to walk on the Moon. Aldrin has since been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and more than 50 other awards and medals from the United States and other countries. He holds a doctorate in astronautics from MIT. Since retiring from the US 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.

Reviews for Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon
‘Exciting and moving'
DAILY EXPRESS
'Thrilling. Forty years on, the raw facts of the adventure remain beguiling and the bravery of the astronauts compelling'
SUNDAY TIMES
'Buzz Aldrin might not have been the first man to walk on the Moon, but of all the astronauts to have been there, none of them has articulated their predicament with quite such wisdom and sensitivity'
MAIL ON SUNDAY

Goodreads reviews for Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon


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