Magnificent desolation: the long journey home from the moon
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Published:
New York : Harmony Books, [2009].
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Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
viii, 326 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
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Description
Although Apollo 11 made Aldrin a famous person as he described the "alien world" of moon and space as "magnificent desolation," his celebrity status led to both personal trials and triumphs back on earth. "The twin demons of depression and alcoholism emerged -- the first of which Aldrin confronteed early and publicly, and the second of which he met with denial until it nearly killed him." He describes the failure of two marriages and renewal once he gained sobriety and a new love of his life, a woman named Lois.
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Unknown
ISBN:
9780307463456, 0307463451
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Includes Index.
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Although Apollo 11 made Aldrin a famous person as he described the "alien world" of moon and space as "magnificent desolation," his celebrity status led to both personal trials and triumphs back on earth. "The twin demons of depression and alcoholism emerged -- the first of which Aldrin confronteed early and publicly, and the second of which he met with denial until it nearly killed him." He describes the failure of two marriages and renewal once he gained sobriety and a new love of his life, a woman named Lois.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Aldrin, B., & Abraham, K. (2009). Magnificent desolation: the long journey home from the moon. Harmony Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Aldrin, Buzz and Ken. Abraham. 2009. Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home From the Moon. Harmony Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Aldrin, Buzz and Ken. Abraham, Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home From the Moon. Harmony Books, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Aldrin, Buzz. and Ken Abraham. Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home From the Moon. Harmony Books, 2009.
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