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  • A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts

  • By: Andrew Chaikin
  • Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
  • Length: 23 hrs
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (87 ratings)

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A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts

By: Andrew Chaikin
Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
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Publisher's Summary

Audie Award, History/Biography, 2016

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 23 of the 24 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.

©2007 Andrew Chaikin (P)2015 Audiobooks.com

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fantastic narrator

The book is written in an emotive way that is perfectly captured by the emotive narration. The book is exciting in the first half where it recounts the end of Gemini and up to Apollo 13. Then the last bit is interesting when it recounts the scientific and geological explorations of the later Apollo missions.

The narrator even manages to make geology kind of exciting.

If you've ever been interested in the Apollo program you can't go past this book.

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Stunning, magnificent book!

Possibly the most riveting, moving book l have ever read. The author brings the passion of the apollo missions to life with magnificent detailed storytelling of the highest order.

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For Apollo enthusiasts

If you are fascinated by the Apollo program then this exhaustive retelling will allow you to immerse yourself in the entire era.

I loved the quote that the moon landings were from the past but somehow, simultaneously, manage to be part of a science fiction future as well.

Great read.

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Spectacular

This audio book is everything I hoped it would be. As an historical reference about the Apollo program, it is second to none. As a tribute to the people who made it happen, and the world of that time, it is unsurpassed in my opinion. Highly Recommended

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The definitive work

If you are looking for a book about the Apollo program, this is that book. Simply brilliant.

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I thought really good read

This book is great. So much good and see you and hope we went to the moon. I can’t recommend it enough.

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fantastic book

A detailed, accessible, fascinating narrative that unlocks the Apollo missions for everyone. Fantastic book and highly recommended for all.

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Magnificent!

Probably man’s greatest accomplishment. Such a compelling and wonderful story. So sad mankind has virtually forgotten the important work done during this time. They envisioned putting a man on Mars by the early 80’s and would’ve done it. Now in 2019 and we’re not even close to that, history will judge us poorly for this.

This is a magnificent read/ listen.

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Great story, very detailed.

I really enjoyed the first 3/4 of the book. The later missions (Apollo 15-17) weren't so much to my taste with a heavy emphasis on geology. I also wish there had been a few more lighter moments and humor. But all around a great story and performance.

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Magnificent

A breathtaking and inspiring account of the Apollo program from before the fire till the later careers of each of the astronauts who flew on it.

A fantastic book. 10/10. Will listen again. Great performance by narrator also.

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