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A Man on the Moon

The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts

by Andrew Chaikin · 2007 · 720 pages

Morgan Housel
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About This Book

A comprehensive history of the Apollo program based on extensive interviews with the twenty-four astronauts who flew to the moon. It details the technical hurdles, political pressures, and personal experiences of the men involved in the missions between 1968 and 1972. The book served as the primary inspiration for the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon.

Book Details

Published

2007

Pages

720

Language

en

ISBN

9780143112358

Awards & Recognition

Audie Award (2016)New York Times Notable BookLibrary Journal Best Book in Science-TechnologyBooklist Editors' ChoiceALA Notable Book

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Narrated by Bronson Pinchot

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