MAGNIFICENT DESOLATION

作者: Ken Abraham 著

出版社: Random House US

出版时间: 2010-06

版次: 1

ISBN: 9780307463463

定价: 138.00

装帧: 平装

开本: 32开

纸张: 胶版纸

页数: 336页

分类: 外文古旧书>英文书>社会文化

　　"Buzz Aldrin relives the Magnificent Desolation of space, andthe soul-sucking depression that awaited back home."

  –Vanity Fair, “Hot Type”

  "An admirable account of an icon of the golden age of spaceflight."

  –Kirkus Reviews

  “Space fans, in particular, will cheer.”

  –Booklist

  “Aldrin presents a no-holds-barred account of how his celebrity,career and human weaknesses nearly destroyed his life….Thisinspiring story exhibits Aldrin as a different, perfectly humankind of hero, giving readers a sympathetic look at a man eclipsedby his own legend.”

  –Publishers Weekly

  “Buzz Aldrin relives the Magnificent Desolation of space, and thesoul-sucking depression that awaited back home."

  –Vanity Fair, “Hot Type”

  “Riveting reading.”

  –The Economist

  “Leads the field of new releases.The candid portrayal of hisearthly battles—often written with great humor—make this a cutabove the rest….Great holiday reading.”

  –New Scientist

  “Captivating….an engaging first-hand account by one of history’smost important explorers.”

  –Alive East Bay

  From the Hardcover edition. 　　On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts BUZZ ALDRIN and NeilArmstrong landed their lunar module on the Sea of Tranquillity andbecame the first humans to walk on the moon. Aldrin has since beenawarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and more than fifty otherawards and medals from the United States and other countries. Heholds a doctorate in astronautics from MIT. Since retiring from theU.S. Air Force and NASA, Dr. Aldrin has remained at the forefrontof efforts to ensure a continued leading role for America in mannedspace exploration. He founded a rocket design company, StarcraftBoosters, Inc., and the ShareSpace Foundation, a nonprofitorganization devoted to opening the doors to space tourism for allpeople. Buzz and his wife, Lois, live in Los Angeles.

　　KEN ABRAHAM is a New York Times bestselling author, known aroundthe world for his collaborations with celebrities and high-profilepublic figures.

　　From the Hardcover edition.
内容简介:
　　"Buzz Aldrin relives the Magnificent Desolation of space, andthe soul-sucking depression that awaited back home."

  –Vanity Fair, “Hot Type”

  "An admirable account of an icon of the golden age of spaceflight."

  –Kirkus Reviews

  “Space fans, in particular, will cheer.”

  –Booklist

  “Aldrin presents a no-holds-barred account of how his celebrity,career and human weaknesses nearly destroyed his life….Thisinspiring story exhibits Aldrin as a different, perfectly humankind of hero, giving readers a sympathetic look at a man eclipsedby his own legend.”

  –Publishers Weekly

  “Buzz Aldrin relives the Magnificent Desolation of space, and thesoul-sucking depression that awaited back home."

  –Vanity Fair, “Hot Type”

  “Riveting reading.”

  –The Economist

  “Leads the field of new releases.The candid portrayal of hisearthly battles—often written with great humor—make this a cutabove the rest….Great holiday reading.”

  –New Scientist

  “Captivating….an engaging first-hand account by one of history’smost important explorers.”

  –Alive East Bay

  From the Hardcover edition.
作者简介:
　　On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts BUZZ ALDRIN and NeilArmstrong landed their lunar module on the Sea of Tranquillity andbecame the first humans to walk on the moon. Aldrin has since beenawarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and more than fifty otherawards and medals from the United States and other countries. Heholds a doctorate in astronautics from MIT. Since retiring from theU.S. Air Force and NASA, Dr. Aldrin has remained at the forefrontof efforts to ensure a continued leading role for America in mannedspace exploration. He founded a rocket design company, StarcraftBoosters, Inc., and the ShareSpace Foundation, a nonprofitorganization devoted to opening the doors to space tourism for allpeople. Buzz and his wife, Lois, live in Los Angeles.

　　KEN ABRAHAM is a New York Times bestselling author, known aroundthe world for his collaborations with celebrities and high-profilepublic figures.

　　From the Hardcover edition.

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