Publisher Description
On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when two Americans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, walked on the moon. Now the greatest event of the twentieth century is magnificently retold through the eyes and ears of the people who were there.
Based on in-depth interviews with twenty-three of the twenty-four moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, science journalist Andrew Chaikin’s A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the missions with breathtaking immediacy, from the rush of liftoff, to the heart-stopping lunar touchdown, to the final hurdle of reentry.
This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called Chaikin’s A Man on the Moon the definitive account of their missions.
Download and start listening now!
“A winning and detailed account…The strength of the book lies in Chaikin’s exhaustive research…While the author’s main focus is rightly on the astronauts themselves, the supporting cast, from politicians to engineers—and especially wives and families—gets its fair share of the spotlight…Well written, full of fascinating characters and facts, and above all worthy of its subject.”
—
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
