Flying to the Moon - 3rd Edition by Michael Collins (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>First published in 1976, Collins' memoir for young readers is updated for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Here, the Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his astronaut training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit. Includes a new Introduction from astronaut Scott Kelly. Photos.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Based on the adult bestseller <i>Carrying the Fire</i></b> <p/>In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance. <p/>In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiography is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. <p/>Originally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, including an introduction from astronaut Scott Kelly, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"We can all be grateful that the first crew to reach the moon included a born storyteller." --<i>Kirkus Reviews, </i><b>starred review</b> <p/>"Several astronauts have written about their experiences, but none so well as Michael Collins. . .This is just the book to give the child whose parents made <i>Yeager </i>and <i>The Right Stuff </i>best sellers." --<i>The Washington Post Book World</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Michael Collins </b>flew in both the Gemini 10 and the Apollo 11 space missions in the 1960s. After retiring from NASA in 1970, he became director of the National Air and Space Museum until 1978, when he became undersecretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He currently lives in South Florida. <b></b>
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