Forty years ago, buzz aldrin became the second human minutes after neil armstrong to set foot on a celestial body other than the earth. Buzz aldrin, second man to walk on the moon, signing copies of magnificent desolation. Author interview buzz aldrin, author of magnificent. Theres nothing like seeing buzz aldrin s name on ones caller id. I read this book about a year ago, but it seems fitting to publish the post today, the 43rd anniversary of the moon landing.
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Buzz aldrin, second man on moon, recalls magnificent. He was the lunar module pilot on apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing in history. Aside from a splendid narrative of his role in apollo xi that opens the book, this is a work about the astronauts adventures and misadventures post 1969, of which he had plenty of both. In magnificent desolation, aldrin not only gives us a harrowing firstperson account of the lunar landing that came within seconds of failure and the ultimate insiders view of life as one of the superstars of americas space program, he also opens up with remarkable candor about his more personal trialsand eventual triumphsback on earth. I guess i said that because it was magnificent, he said. Buzz aldrin relives the magnificent desolation of space, and the soulsucking depression that awaited back home. Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin, ken abraham. Buzz aldrin s most popular book is magnificent desolation. Magnificent desolation book signing at costco buzz aldrin. The long journey home from the moon by ken abraham and buzz aldrin 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. How buzz aldrins communion on the moon was hushed up. The event remains one of mankinds greatest achievements and was witnessed by the largest worldwide television audience in history.
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The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin is an autobiography by the famous astronaut. Magnificent desolation, by buzz aldrin caption i very much enjoyed chatting with buzz aldrin a couple of weeks ago, for some. As an adventure story, a searing memoir of selfdestruction and selfrenewal, and as a visionary rallying cry to once again set our course for mars and beyond, magnificent desolation is the. David speaks with astronaut buzz aldrin, the second man on the moon about his new books and his ideas on the future of space travel.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The long journey home from the moon ebook written by buzz aldrin, ken abraham. These days buzz aldrin is enjoying life with an enthusiasm that reminds us how far it is possible for a person to travel, literally and figuratively. Forty years ago, buzz aldrin became the second human, minutes after neil armstrong, to set foot on a celestial body other than the earth. Books by buzz aldrin author of magnificent desolation. It was one of the most exciting days of our lives and will never be fogotten. The long journey home from the moon is the second of two autobiographical books written by buzz aldrin, the former apollo 11. Signed, limited edition book on buzz aldrin s mission to the moon apollo 11 july 1969. The beautiful way buzz aldrin just described the moon. The long journey home from the moon is the second of two autobiographical books written by buzz aldrin, former apollo 11 astronaut, which author ken abraham produced with him. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Buzz aldrin on the moon magnificent desolation youtube.
Buzz aldrin, alumnus and former astronaut who has written a new book to celebrate. Buzz aldrin magnificent desolation david lewis productions. During a 2012 interview with fox news channels neil cavuto, astronaut buzz aldrin recalled the magnificent desolation he and apollo 11 commander neil armstrong witnessed when they landed. The long journey home from the moon buzz aldrin ken abraham harmony books, a division of randon house inc, new york, usa, 2009. Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin, signed abebooks. Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin and ken abraham. My first words of my impression of being on the surface of the moon that just came to my mind was magnificent desolation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading magnificent desolation. The long journey home from the moon buzz aldrin on.
The long journey home from the moon kindle edition by aldrin, buzz, abraham, ken. Buzz aldrin relives the magnificent desolation of space, and the soulsucking depression that. On july 20, 1969, buzz aldrin and neil armstrong made their historic apollo 11 moon walk and became the first two humans to set foot on another world. His office is calling from california for part two of our interview to discuss his second memoir, magnificent desolation. The long journey home from the moon by aldrin, buzz, abraham, ken and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aldrin made three spacewalks as pilot of the 1966 gemini 12 mission, and as the lunar module pilot on the 1969 apollo 11 mission, he and mission commander neil armstrong were the first two humans to land on the moon born in glen ridge, new jersey. Vanity fair, hot type an admirable account of an icon of the golden age of space flight. The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin in djvu, doc, txt download e book. Magnificent desolation npr coverage of magnificent desolation. Magnificent desolation buzz aldrin, alumnus and former astronaut who has written a new book to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing reflects on his life and work. The 2009 book concentrates mainly on the period after his return from space, and illuminates many of the difficulties he had in coping with his instant worldwide fame following. Buzz aldrin has 62 books on goodreads with 18656 ratings.
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 insiders view of the american space programme. The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin and ken abraham. Four decades ago we older guys saw neil armstrong and buzz aldrin walk on the moon. Buzz aldrin magnificent desolation signed limited book. In magnificent desolation, buzz aldrin removes his space helmet and. Buzz aldrin was the second man to walk on the lunar surface. Aldrin embarked on an international goodwill tour and was presented with the presidential medal of.
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