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A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts
- Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
- Length: 23 hrs
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Publisher's Summary
Audie Award, History/Biography, 2016
This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with 23 of the 24 moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail.
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- Scott M
- 25-01-2018
Great story, very detailed.
I really enjoyed the first 3/4 of the book. The later missions (Apollo 15-17) weren't so much to my taste with a heavy emphasis on geology. I also wish there had been a few more lighter moments and humor. But all around a great story and performance.
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- The Talent
- 09-12-2017
Magnificent
A breathtaking and inspiring account of the Apollo program from before the fire till the later careers of each of the astronauts who flew on it.
A fantastic book. 10/10. Will listen again. Great performance by narrator also.
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- Jaidee
- 08-02-2019
Magnificent!
Probably man’s greatest accomplishment. Such a compelling and wonderful story. So sad mankind has virtually forgotten the important work done during this time. They envisioned putting a man on Mars by the early 80’s and would’ve done it. Now in 2019 and we’re not even close to that, history will judge us poorly for this.
This is a magnificent read/ listen.
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- Ken C
- 22-04-2022
Spectacular
This audio book is everything I hoped it would be. As an historical reference about the Apollo program, it is second to none. As a tribute to the people who made it happen, and the world of that time, it is unsurpassed in my opinion. Highly Recommended
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- Styff
- 21-10-2017
fantastic narrator
The book is written in an emotive way that is perfectly captured by the emotive narration. The book is exciting in the first half where it recounts the end of Gemini and up to Apollo 13. Then the last bit is interesting when it recounts the scientific and geological explorations of the later Apollo missions.
The narrator even manages to make geology kind of exciting.
If you've ever been interested in the Apollo program you can't go past this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-06-2020
The definitive work
If you are looking for a book about the Apollo program, this is that book. Simply brilliant.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-2024
For Apollo enthusiasts
If you are fascinated by the Apollo program then this exhaustive retelling will allow you to immerse yourself in the entire era.
I loved the quote that the moon landings were from the past but somehow, simultaneously, manage to be part of a science fiction future as well.
Great read.
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- Michael
- 12-03-2016
Stunning, magnificent book!
Possibly the most riveting, moving book l have ever read. The author brings the passion of the apollo missions to life with magnificent detailed storytelling of the highest order.
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- Adam Bulley
- 24-02-2019
fantastic book
A detailed, accessible, fascinating narrative that unlocks the Apollo missions for everyone. Fantastic book and highly recommended for all.
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- Charles
- 01-09-2016
A masterpiece of non fiction and a great insight
If I had to choose one book that my descendants had to read I'd choose this one. Andrew Chaikin truly allows the listener/reader to get to know the astronauts, the time and the world that the astronauts and NASA lived in. The narrator perfectly portrays the emotions of the author and the astronauts while also putting in a great performance including his portrayal of a southern accent.
I cannot recommend this book enough, if you love spaceflight with me then this is the pinnacle, if you love non fiction or history then this is still a must. And if you have a hope for the future of humanity and spaceflight then this book will give you an insight into the human ingenuity that goes with it.
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