Beloved American hero Buzz Aldrin reflects on the wisdom, guiding principles, and irreverent anecdotes he's gathered through his event-filled life--both in outer space and on earth--in this inspiring guide-to-life, a perfect graduation gift for the next generation.
KEN ABRAHAM is a New York Times best-selling author, known around
the world for his collaborations with popular celebrities and
fascinating, high-profile public figures such as former U.S.
Attorney General John Ashcroft, Senator Bob Dole, former U.S.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and champion boxer and
entrepreneur George Foreman. At present, Ken has more than ten
million books in print.
BUZZ ALDRIN, best known for his Apollo 11 moonwalk in 1969, holds a
doctorate degree in astronautics and, at the age of 84, continues
to wield influence as an international advocate of space science
and planetary exploration. He has written four nonfiction books,
two science fact/fiction novels, and two children's books.
"Aldrin is just as candid about his disappointments, struggles and
failures as he is about his extraordinary achievements, and this is
what makes his story so appealing." —Washington Post
"Famed astronaut Aldrin combines leadership lessons with
behind-the-scenes stories from his Apollo 11 moonwalk in this
engaging cross between biography and self-help....Everyone, whether
a student or a seasoned CEO, will find something to take away from
this inspiring work." —Publishers Weekly
"Fans of the Apollo space program, readers who admire Aldrin, and
those who are just learning about him will all enjoy and benefit
from this modest book." —Booklist
"Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin has learned a lot over the course of his
long, eventful and complicated life, and he's sharing some of the
most important lessons in a new book." —Space.com
“The astronaut recounts life lessons learned from his historic
Apollo 11 moonwalk in 1969 and beyond.” –Kirkus Review
“It's an inspirational read that's packed with little-known facts
about the Space Race.” –Tech Insider Online
“Aldrin uses lessons he learned during his long career in aviation
and space exploration to detail the principles that have enabled
his personal growth and professional achievements.” –Library
Journal
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