The long journey home from the moon 2009, with ken abraham. 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 astronaut who with neil armstrong made the first human moon landing. Buzz aldrin was the second man to walk on the lunar surface. Jun 14, 2015 i met buzz aldrin in austin, texas at the book fair in 2009. He was the lunar module pilot on apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing in history. I met buzz aldrin in austin, texas at the book fair in 2009. The long journey home from the moon was the second apollo astronaut to set foot on the moon. Buzz aldrin astronaut apollo 11, gemini 12 book signing.
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 by buzz aldrin in djvu, doc, txt download ebook. I found the book started well describing the flight and subsequent moon landing. The long journey home from the moon is the second of two autobiographical books written by buzz aldrin, the former apollo 11.
Magnificent desolation by aldrin, buzz ebook magnificent desolation. Buzz aldrin buzz aldrin used books, rare books and new books. The 2009 book concentrates mainly on the period after his return from space, and illuminates many of the difficulties he had in. We spoke about his new book, about the space programme, about a life of. My molecules were made in those stars, and this was a wow. Aldrins growing up years and does not go into detail about him being a fighter pilot or how the selection process to him becoming an astronaut went down. Booksamillion 2605 w osceola pkwy kissimmee, fl 34741.
Forty years ago, buzz aldrin became the second human, minutes after neil armstrong, to set foot on a celestial body other than the earth. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of mans first footsteps on the moon. The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin. Magnificent desolation chronicles from concordia esas blogs. Forty years ago, buzz aldrin and neil armstrong became the first humans to set foot on the moon. The long journey home from the moon and his most recent book look to the stars will be available for sale in the best buy rotunda starting at 1 p. 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. Buzz aldrin biography childhood, life achievements. Buzz aldrin quotes author of magnificent desolation. With the 50year anniversary of that historic apollo 11 flight coming later this year, he shares some lunar memories. Forty years ago, buzz aldrin became the second human minutes after neil armstrong to set foot on a celestial. Astronaut buzz aldrin on battling depression, alcoholism, and why. 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.
Buzz aldrin relives the magnificent desolation of space, and the soulsucking depression that. As the world watched in awe on july 20, 1969, aldrin magnificent desolation. It is a followup to his previous autobiographical book, return to. Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin, with ken abrahamafter becoming the second man on the moon, buzz aldrin hit the bottle.
Buzz aldrin describes the atmosphere as the three of them waited in anticipation of their. Buzz aldrin describes the magnificent desolation of the. Vanity fair, hot type an admirable account of an icon of the golden age of space flight. Images from the apollo 11 lunar mission with the words of astronaut buzz aldrin. The second man to set foot on the moon was in my living room. The flight of apollo 11 made aldrin one of the most famous men on earth, yet few people know the. One copy i gave to my dad who is a world war ii veteran. Wayne warga 19371994 cowrote return to earth with astronaut buzz aldrin, and natalie. Buzz aldrin magnificent desolation signed limited book. 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, buzz aldrin chronicles both his personal struggles and continued aerospace work following his historic apollo 11 mission. Magnificent desolation first edition signed buzz aldrin. Signed, limited edition book on buzz aldrin s mission to the moon apollo 11 july 1969.
My vision for space exploration at the booksamillion in kissimmee, fl beginning at 1. Forty years ago, buzz aldrin became the second human minutes after neil armstrong. 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. 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.
Buzz aldrin astronaut apollo 11, gemini 12 book signing at. The event remains one of mankinds greatest achievements and was witnessed by the largest worldwide television audience in history. 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. Buzz aldrin magnificent desolation signed limited book home. Nasa buzz, at 87, was still sprightly and pugnacious, whitehaired with a scrubby beard, his skin stretched tautly across a sharp v of cheekbones.
Books by buzz aldrin author of magnificent desolation. The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin online at alibris. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The long journey home from the moon by buzz aldrin is an autobiography by the famous astronaut. The beautiful way buzz aldrin just described the moon. Magnificent desolation begins with the story of his voyage into space, which came within. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Sep 20, 2016 buzz aldrin, astronaut and author of national geographics new book no dream is too high, has been orbiting the idea of bringing humans to mars. Very inspirational book, i found the description of the moon landing thrilling. Just having read a book about nasas apollo program, i keep thinking about what buzz aldrin had said the moment he first set foot on the. Buzz aldrin relives the magnificent desolation of space, and the soulsucking depression that awaited back home.
Jun 23, 2009 forty years ago, buzz aldrin and neil armstrong became the first humans to set foot on the moon. It is a followup to his previous autobiographical book, return to earth. He was a lot of impressive things, and then buzz aldrin went to the moon, which is maybe. Magnificent desolation tells the reader nothing of mr. The beautiful way buzz aldrin just described the moon the.
Buzz aldrin was a us astronaut and was the second man to set foot on the moon. I remember being amazed in 1969 when we saw pictures of lift off, at 9. Buzz aldrin on the moon magnificent desolation youtube. Buzz will be signing copies of his new book, mission to mars. The last survivor of that team, aldrin, now 83, has published a book with space journalist david that is part memoir and part manifesto. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. 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 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 achievement. Apollo 11s buzz aldrin in his book magnificent desolation. Buzz aldrin, astronaut and author of national geographics new book no dream is too high, has been orbiting the idea of bringing humans. I read many comments about buzz aldrin and neil armstrong while reading aldrins book, many of them. The long journey home from the moonhis memoir tied to the anniversary of the. Aldrin took a few photos while on the moon, perhaps most notably the bootprint. 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.
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. Buzz aldrin quotes author of magnificent desolation 54 quotes from buzz aldrin. 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 a new book, buzz aldrin talks about living in neil. For the second man to walk on the moon, the period that followed. Buzz aldrins most popular book is magnificent desolation. 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. Buzz aldrin describes the magnificent desolation of the moon and other fascinating aspects of space to reddit the second man on the moon talks about everything from neil armstrong to movies and.
Magnificent indicating what a huge achievement it was and desolation referring to the blackness of the space on the moons horizon. Signed, limited edition book on buzz aldrins mission to the moon apollo 11 july 1969. He wasnt necessarily thinking of the implications of the latter word, but in using it as the title for magnificent desolation. Neil armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. 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 moonhis memoir tied to the. In his 2009 memoir, magnificent desolation, aldrin described his struggle with depression and alcoholism following the moon landing with neil armstrong in 1969. Buzz aldrin will be signing copies of all of his books. Jul 09, 2014 buzz aldrin describes the magnificent desolation of the moon and other fascinating aspects of space to reddit the second man on the moon talks about everything from neil armstrong to movies and. Buzz aldrin, one of the three men who took part in the first moon landing in 1969, is a true american hero. Astronaut buzz aldrin on battling depression, alcoholism. 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 mocked me as a poignant description. The long journey home from the moon paperback june 1, 2010 by buzz aldrin author. My first words of my impression of being on the surface of the moon that just came to my mind was magnificent desolation.
Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000 booksellers and. He signed two copies of his book, magnificent desolation. It dawns on you, gee that was kind of silly, or wow that was risky. 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. Edwin buzz aldrin the second man on the moon universe today. He was a lot of impressive things, and then buzz aldrin went to the moon, which is maybe all you know about one of the most famous. Magnificent desolation by buzz aldrin, signed abebooks.
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. 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. When neil armstrong and buzz aldrin took those famous steps that were watched by hundreds of millions, they instantly became two. Jun 22, 2009 when neil armstrong and buzz aldrin took those famous steps that were watched by hundreds of millions, they instantly became two of the most famous people on the planet. Return to earth, then the more recent magnificent desolation and the upbeat no.
There is ambivalence in the very title magnificent desolation, as it is not clear whether the phrase refers to outer space or aldrins inner space. In magnificent desolation, buzz aldrin removes his space helmet and shows us the very human face of an allamerican hero. Forty years ago, buzz aldrin became the second human, minut. Buzz aldrin astronaut apollo 11, gemini 12 buzz aldrin. 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.