Buzz Aldrin, Ken Abraham

Gebundenes Buch

No Dream Is Too High

Life Lessons from a Man Who Walked on the Moon

Beschreibung

"American hero Buzz Aldrin reflects on the wisdom, guiding principles, and irreverent anecdotes he's gathered through his event-filled life--both in outer space and on Earth--in this ... guide-to-life for the next generation"--

Autor

KEN ABRAHAM is a New York Times best-selling author, known around the world for his collaborations with popular celebrities and fascinating, high-profile public figures such as former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, Senator Bob Dole, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and champion boxer and entrepreneur George Foreman. At present, Ken has more than ten million books in print. BUZZ ALDRIN, best known for his Apollo 11 moonwalk in 1969, holds a doctorate degree in astronautics and, at the age of 84, continues to wield influence as an international advocate of space science and planetary exploration. He has written four nonfiction books, two science fact/fiction novels, and two children's books.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Disney Publishing Group
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781426217531
• ISBN-10: 1426217536
• Artikelnr.: 60687855

Rezensionen

"Aldrin is just as candid about his disappointments, struggles and failures as he is about his extraordinary achievements, and this is what makes his story so appealing." Washington Post

"Famed astronaut Aldrin combines leadership lessons with behind-the-scenes stories from his Apollo 11 moonwalk in this engaging cross between biography and self-help....Everyone, whether a student or a seasoned CEO, will find something to take away from this inspiring work." Publishers Weekly

"Fans of the Apollo space program, readers who admire Aldrin, and those who are just learning about him will all enjoy and benefit from this modest book." Booklist

"Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin has learned a lot over the course of his long, eventful and complicated life, and he's sharing some of the most important lessons in a new book." Space.com

The astronaut recounts life lessons learned from his historic Apollo 11 moonwalk in 1969 and beyond. Kirkus Review

It's an inspirational read that's packed with little-known facts about the Space Race. Tech Insider Online

Aldrin uses lessons he learned during his long career in aviation and space exploration to detail the principles that have enabled his personal growth and professional achievements. Library Journal