I wrote a book along with neil armstrong and michael collins, called first on. As neil armstrong and buzz aldrin, the first two human beings to set foot on the moon, were describing the scene for the folks back home, aldrin called it a magnificent desolation. The long journey home from the moon, he gives a harrowing account of the lunar landing, describes his life as one of the superstars of americas space program, and opens. Vanity fair, hot type an admirable account of an icon of the golden age of space flight. Buzz aldrin describes the magnificent desolation of the. Buzz aldrin, one of the three men who took part in the first moon landing in 1969, is a true american hero. Buzz aldrin was born on january 20, 1930 in montclair, new jersey, usa as edwin eugene aldrin jr. He was the lunar module pilot on apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing in history. As the world watched in awe on july 20, 1969, aldrin magnificent desolation. 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. 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. The long journey home from the moon et des millions.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Jul 09, 2014 buzz aldrin describes the magnificent desolation of the moon and other fascinating aspects of space to reddit. Magnificent desolation, by buzz aldrin the independent. Magnificent desolation, by buzz aldrin universe today. Images from the apollo 11 lunar mission with the words of astronaut buzz aldrin. In a new book, buzz aldrin talks about living in neil. The last survivor of that team, aldrin, now 83, has published a book with space journalist david that is part memoir and part manifesto. The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin in djvu, doc, txt download ebook. Buzz aldrin describes the magnificent desolation of the moon and other fascinating aspects of space to reddit. In this rambling, loosely structured, and frequently awkward hybrid of memoir and motivational selfhelp guide, aldrin mission to mars.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Forty years ago, buzz aldrin became the second human minutes after neil armstrong to set foot on a celestial body other than the earth. I read this book about a year ago, but it seems fitting to publish the post today, the 43rd anniversary of the moon landing. The long journey home from the moon is the second of two autobiographical books written by buzz aldrin, the former apollo 11. Buzz aldrin, author, wendell minor, illustrator, illus. Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin, with ken abrahamafter becoming the second man on the moon, buzz aldrin hit the bottle.
Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin and ken abraham. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of mans first footsteps on the moon. It is a followup to his previous autobiographical book, return to earth. Buzz aldrin, alumnus and former astronaut who has written a new book to celebrate. Buzz aldrin has 62 books on goodreads with 18581 ratings. Encounter with tiber by aldrin,buzz and john barnes signed copy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Buzz aldrin magnificent desolation signed limited book. The long journey home from the moonhis memoir tied to the anniversary of the. Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin, ken abraham. Buzz aldrin magnificent desolation signed limited book home. Buzz aldrin describes the magnificent desolation of. Forty years ago, buzz aldrin became the second human, minut. Buzz aldrin astronaut apollo 11, gemini 12 buzz on. The long journey home from the moon is the second of two autobiographical books written by buzz aldrin, the former apollo 11 astronaut who with neil armstrong made the first human moon landing. Signed buzz aldrin magnificent desolation easton press. Buzz aldrin relives the magnificent desolation of space, and the soulsucking depression that. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. There is ambivalence in the very title magnificent desolation, as it is not clear whether the phrase refers to outer space or aldrin s inner space. Jul 20, 2012 original nasa video of edwin buzz aldrin descending the lm ladder to the lunar surface with some direction by armstrong on july 20, 1969 03. He was previously married to lois driggs cannon, beverly van zile and joan ann archer.
Original nasa video of edwin buzz aldrin descending the lm ladder to the lunar surface with some direction by armstrong on july 20, 1969 03. Magnificent desolation first edition signed buzz aldrin. The long journey home from the moon this book cowritten with ken abraham not only gives a fantastic, insiders look at the apollo 11 mission and a firsthand account of what it is like to walk on the moon, but it also reveals an honest look at the life of aldrin himself. The 2009 book concentrates mainly on the period after his return from space, and illuminates many of the difficulties he had in. 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.
He writes of the period following the moon landing, with no mission or goal on which to focus, those words id uttered on the moon magnificent desolation. The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin. The long journey home from the moon, buzz aldrin chronicles both his personal struggles and continued aerospace work following his historic apollo 11 mission. 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. Dark of the moon 2011, uchu kyodai 2012 and the big bang theory 2007. Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin excerpt free download as pdf file.
Encounter with tiber by aldrin, buzz and john barnes signed copy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buzz aldrins most popular book is magnificent desolation. Apr 04, 2016 in his 2009 memoir, magnificent desolation, aldrin described his struggle with depression and alcoholism following the moon landing with neil armstrong in 1969. Collecting books by buzz aldrin books tell you why, inc. The first men to walk on the moon were able to return home only because aldrin jammed a felttip pen into the tiny opening. The long journey home from the moon 2009, with ken abraham. I very much enjoyed chatting with buzz aldrin a couple of weeks ago, for some. The event remains one of mankinds greatest achievements and was witnessed by the largest worldwide television audience in history. Forty years ago, buzz aldrin became the second human, minutes after neil armstrong, to set foot on a celestial body other than the earth. In the years since, millions more have had their earthcentric perspective unalterably changed by the iconic photograph of.
The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin is an autobiography by the famous astronaut. My first words of my impression of being on the surface of the moon that just came to my mind was magnificent desolation. The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin online at alibris. 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, aldrin recounts that experience from takeoff to splashdown in breathtaking detail, and his harrowing return to normal. Former astronaut buzz aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, is working on a memoir about his triumphs in space and the hard times back on earth. Original nasa video of edwin buzz aldrin descending the lm ladder to the lunar surface with some direction by armstrong on july 20, 1969. On 20 july 1969, apollo 11 astronauts buzz aldrin and neil armstrong. He wasnt necessarily thinking of the implications of the latter word, but in using it as the title for 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. Buzz aldrin buzz eugene aldrin born edwin eugene aldrin, jr. The long journey home from the moon, he gives a harrowing account of the lunar landing, describes his life as one of the. Signed, limited edition book on buzz aldrins mission to the moon apollo 11 july 1969. Apr 05, 2016 the astronaut recounts life lessons learned from his historic apollo 11 moonwalk in 1969 and beyond. Buzz aldrins book, magnificent desolation, will be in stores june 23. The long journey home from the moon was the second apollo astronaut to set foot on the moon. Aldrin made three spacewalks as pilot of the 1966 gemini 12 mission, and as the apollo 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. Magnificent desolation, by buzz aldrin caption i very much enjoyed chatting with buzz aldrin a couple of weeks ago, for some stories leading up to the 40th anniversary of the july. The beautiful way buzz aldrin just described the moon the.
Jul 05, 2010 buzz aldrin, one of the three men who took part in the first moon landing in 1969, is a true american hero. Aldrin later worked to develop spacefaring technology and became an author, writing several scifi novels, childrens books and memoirs including return to. Very inspirational book, i found the description of the moon landing thrilling. Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin, signed abebooks. Buzz aldrin relives the magnificent desolation of space, and the soulsucking depression that awaited back home. Buzz aldrin on the moon magnificent desolation youtube. Wayne warga 19371994 cowrote return to earth with astronaut buzz aldrin, and natalie. The first 50 pages of magnificent desolation give a gripping account of. Prnewsfotothe project management institute nyc chapterap images aldrin wrote two autobiographies, return to earth 1973, which told the story of his experience with depression following the apollo 11 mission, and magnificent desolation. Signed, limited edition book on buzz aldrin s mission to the moon apollo 11 july 1969. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. 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. The long road home from the moon will be published next year by harmony books, in time for the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 landing.
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