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A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts by Andrew Chaikin

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On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when two Americans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, walked on the moon. Now the greatest event of the twentieth century is magnificently retold through the eyes and ears of the people who were there. Based on the interviews with twenty-three moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, journalist Andrew Chaikin conveys every aspect of the missions with breathtaking immediacy: from the rush of liftoff, to the heart-stopping lunar touchdown, to the final hurdle of reentry.

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10 comments

  • Harlan B.
    •November 4, 2023 at 4:15 am
    The book was awesome, but it did have a few irritating mistakes... like for instance, the lunar module was known as the LM, pronounced as "LEM", but the narrator consistently referred to it as "L.M.". Am I the only one who noticed this? Astronaut Don(?) Aisle, pronounced as "aye-zlee", was mistakenly referred to as AISLE, as in the space between rows. Am I mistaken on this too? These may seem like minor issues, but they really bothered me and took away from my overall enjoyment of the book.
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  • Ruthe Buissereth
    •November 1, 2023 at 7:30 pm
    After binge-watching Tom Hanks' HBO series, "From the Earth to the Moon," I was curious to read "A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts" and see its origins. Chaikin impressively weaves together individual stories within a broader context, managing to strike a perfect balance between keeping the narrative engaging and providing all the necessary details. Pinchot's narration skills blew me away, earning him a spot on my list of outstanding narrators. I'm not sure how he managed to maintain such enthusiastic fluency throughout this lengthy book, but I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!
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  • Kathline Arjune
    •October 24, 2023 at 3:46 am
    If you have even the slightest bit of interest in history, space, the Apollo missions, or the idea of humans venturing beyond Earth's orbit, then "A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts" is an absolute must-read for you. Trust me, once you get your hands on this book, you won't be able to put it down.
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  • Lavette L.
    •October 7, 2023 at 2:35 pm
    This audiobook delves into the various important aspects of the Apollo project, providing comprehensive coverage. It brilliantly highlights the human dimension of the story, giving it a personal touch.
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  • Antwan Tinneberg
    •October 6, 2023 at 11:45 am
    The majority of this book is fantastic, although it's evident that the author may have a bit of a bias towards his subject. The concluding section was excessively long and overly sentimental, which made it quite difficult to listen to.
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  • William Cuzzi
    •October 4, 2023 at 6:43 pm
    The narrator was so engaging, I was hooked and wanted to stay awake until I finished the entire audiobook... Sadly, that didn't happen. This book is by far the most unforgettable and emotionally powerful piece of art I've ever experienced. I feel privileged to have listened to it, and now I'm planning to buy the hardcover edition. Kudos to the author for creating such an exceptional masterpiece.
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  • Alec M.
    •October 3, 2023 at 8:50 pm
    Listening to an audio book is the ultimate way to enjoy history. It offers a chance to delve into the background details that are often overlooked in the classroom. I was blown away by the comprehensive account of the Apollo space program presented in a chronological manner. It provided fascinating insights into the intricate workings of the system, along with the incredible personalities involved. Bronson Pinchot's narration style is just phenomenal, and he truly nailed it with this audio book. His delivery was captivating and engaging throughout. I was pleasantly surprised by the substantial amount of time dedicated to geology in the latter half of the book. It may have caught me off guard initially, but as I delved deeper, it all came together and made perfect sense. It was a valuable learning experience all in one book. In summary, this audio book was absolutely fantastic!
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  • Jetta Hern
    •September 28, 2023 at 8:43 pm
    This book is really great! It provides a lot of details about the NASA moon program and its history. The narration is top-notch and the author clearly knows their stuff and is absolutely fascinated by the subject. In fact, this three-volume set served as the main source material for HBO's miniseries, From the Earth to the Moon.
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  • Darin Armistead
    •August 18, 2023 at 9:48 pm
    The producers should've definitely picked up on this. The narration style of this non-fiction book, particularly this one, isn't quite fitting. Maybe it's just my personal preference, but the narrator's slow and peculiar delivery forced me to listen at double speed to avoid feeling disgusted. I'm genuinely captivated by the space program and its immense historical importance, but this audiobook was excessively exaggerated.
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