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Topic: A Man on the Moon (Andrew Chaikin)
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Lunatiki
Member Posts: 237
From: Amarillo, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted 01-09-2007 05:35 PM
  
Anyone have any opinions on "A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts " by Andrew Chaikin? This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. 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, "A Man on the Moon" conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail. I recently ordered it and would be curious as to what others think of it. |
canyon42
Member Posts: 241
From: Ohio
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 01-09-2007 06:02 PM
You won't be disappointed. I don't have a problem saying that it is the single best account of the lunar missions from the astronauts' points of view. An outstanding read. |
Jurg Bolli
Member Posts: 1071
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-09-2007 06:55 PM
I agree, this is definitely the best book about Apollo. |
cspg
Member Posts: 6245
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 01-10-2007 09:48 AM
The three-volume Time-Life version is beautifully illustrated. A must-have. |
Dwayne Day
Member Posts: 532
From:
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 01-10-2007 10:17 AM
It's a great book. But it is astronaut-centered. Murray and Cox's book Apollo is the best book about the overall program. |
AstronautBrian
Member Posts: 299
From: Louisiana
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 01-10-2007 11:23 AM
Andrew Chaikin's book should be a staple in every space library. As said above, it is astronaut centered. There are plenty of other books such Kranz's, Kraft's, and Sy Liebergot's books that cover Mission Control.I've never read Murray and Cox's book so I can't comment on that. But you can't go wrong with "A Man on the Moon." |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 01-10-2007 09:48 PM
Simply put, one needs both books. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 45784
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-13-2015 05:46 PM
Andy Chaikin has announced the availability of an unabridged (23 hours and 3 minutes) audiobook version of "A Man on the Moon." The book is narrated by actor Bronson Pinchot (Balki Bartokomous in the ABC sitcom 1980s sitcom "Perfect Strangers"). |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 45784
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-16-2016 04:39 PM
Andy Chaikin shared on Facebook: My author's copies of the audio book of "A Man on the Moon," read by Bronson Pinchot, arrived from Audiobooks.com.  |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1237
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 01-16-2016 06:25 PM
One thing I'd like to see is an e-book version of "A Man On The Moon". Anyone know if there is such a plan in the works? |
randy
Member Posts: 2401
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 01-16-2016 09:41 PM
I think it's a very good book. If not the best, then definitely one of the best. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1337
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 01-18-2016 03:07 PM
I'd really be interested in some member reviews/feedback re: the audio version. I LOVE the book...but Bronson Pinchot as narrator was an eyebrow-raiser, at least for me. I admit that might be unfair as I only know him as "Serge" from "Beverly Hills Cop."  EDIT: Apparently Pinchot's been doing this for a while, and is very highly regarded. I don't do many audiobooks...but I have a couple of trips coming up and this might be a fun way to revisit the book. |
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