| No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons from a Man Who Walked on the Moon Contributor(s): Aldrin, Buzz (Author), Abraham, Ken (Contribution by), Burns, Traber (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1504686985 ISBN-13: 9781504686983 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: April 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.3" W x 5.9" (0.25 lbs) |
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| Publisher Description: Everywhere he goes, crowds gather to meet Buzz Aldrin. He's a world-class hero, a larger-than-life figurehead, and the best known of a generation of astronauts whose achievements surged in just a few years from first man in space to first men on the moon. Now he pauses to reflect and share what he has learned, from the vantage point not only of outer space but also of time: still a nonstop traveler and impassioned advocate for space exploration, Aldrin will be eighty-six in 2016.No Dream Is Too High whittles down Buzz Aldrin's event-filled life into a short list of the principles he values, each illustrated by fascinating anecdotes and memories, such as: Second comes right after first. NASA protocol should have placed Buzz Aldrin on the moon first, but rules changed just before the mission. Buzz discusses how he learned to be proud of being the second man on the moon.Look for opportunities, not obstacles. Buzz was rejected the first time he applied to be an astronaut. Failure is an opportunity to learn to do better.Always maintain your spirit of adventure. For his eightieth birthday, Buzz went diving in the Galapagos and hitched a ride on a whale shark. He stays fit, energetic, and fascinated with life.No Dream Is Too High is a beautiful memento, a thought-provoking set of ideas, and a new opportunity for Buzz Aldrin to connect with the masses of people who recognize his unique place in human history. |
Contributor Bio(s): Burns, Traber: - Traber Burns worked for thirty-five years in regional theater, including the New York, Oregon, and Alabama Shakespeare festivals. He also spent five years in Los Angeles appearing in many television productions and commercials, including Lost, Close to Home, Without a Trace, Boston Legal, Grey's Anatomy, Cold Case, Gilmore Girls, and others. Aldrin, Buzz: -Buzz Aldrin, best known for his Apollo 11 moonwalk, holds a doctorate in astronautics and continues to wield influence as an international advocate of space science and planetary exploration. He has written a number of books, including several nonfiction books, science fact/fiction novels, and two children's books. Abraham, Ken: -Ken Abraham, who has more than a dozen New York Times bestsellers to his credit, has written solo and also collaborated on various books, including Lisa Beamer's Let's Roll! and Joel Osteen's Your Best Life Now. Known more for his collaborations with high-profile news makers and celebrities, Ken recently walked with his mother through the journey of dementia. He has written of their poignant, sometimes funny, and always inspirational experiences in his book When Your Parent Becomes Your Child. |