Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon by Buzz Aldrin (Engl

Description: Magnificent Desolation by Buzz Aldrin 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 insiders view of the American space programme. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description the redemption that came through finding love when hope seemed lost. Notes Paperback edition of the astronauts memoir, which chronicles his landing on the moon in 1969, and his battle with desolation in the form of depression and alcoholism in later years. Exciting and moving Daily Express Author Biography 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. Review 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 Promotional The essential autobiography of the second man on the moon Long Description 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. 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 Aldrins self-destruction, and the redemption that came through finding love when hope seemed lost. Review Quote Thrilling .Forty years on, the raw facts of the adventure remain beguiling and the bravery of the astronauts compelling Promotional "Headline" The essential autobiography of the second man on the moon. Details ISBN1408804166 Author Buzz Aldrin Year 2010 ISBN-10 1408804166 ISBN-13 9781408804162 Format Paperback Media Book Publication Date 2010-07-05 Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle The Long Journey Home from the Moon Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Colour Inserts Pages 352 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Language English DEWEY 629.450092 Short Title Magnificent Desolation UK Release Date 2010-07-05 NZ Release Date 2010-07-05 AU Release Date 2010-08-11 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:32242289;

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