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Magnificent Desolation

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Forty years ago, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became the first humans to set foot on the moon. The flight of Apollo 11 made Aldrin one of the most famous men on Earth, yet few people know the rest of his story. In Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon, he gives a harrowing account of the lunar landing, describes his life as one of the superstars of America’s space program, and opens up about his more personal trials–with depression.


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  • [1] Florence from CT June 23, 2009 - 09:07AM

    Buzz Aldrin will also be signing copies of his new

    children's book, LOOK TO THE STARS at both signing events on the 23rd and the 24th.


  • [2] Peter from Sunset Park June 23, 2009 - 10:59AM

    Many scientists have said that the United States has basically lost the ability to land a person on the moon and it would take us a full decade to do so again. What does Mr. Aldrin think about this?

    About a year ago or so I heard Mos Def on the Bill Maher show say that the moon landing never happened and was staged by the US government in a television studio. I have heard others say the same. Could you ask Mr. Aldrin if this conspiracy theory seems more prevalent now or around the time of his moon landing?


  • [3] Eric from B'klyn June 23, 2009 - 12:04PM

    Would Mr. Aldrin care to weigh in on the global warming 'debate'... As an former astronaut, his opinion would carry a lot of weight with the public [polls indicate that people believe there is no scientific consensue].


  • [4] antonio from park slope June 23, 2009 - 12:12PM

    Question: What was the most interesting "sight" seen in space, the moon ufos etc?


  • [5] Yvonne from new york June 23, 2009 - 12:16PM

    What is the one visual experience that Mr. Adrin takes away from his landing that has made the most lasting impression?


  • [6] pc from nyc June 23, 2009 - 12:32PM

    Buzz you rock! Going to the moon, that's some courage.


  • [7] pc from nyc June 23, 2009 - 12:33PM

    I second Antonio's question....

    What was the most interesting "sight" seen, specifically.


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