Description: Everywhere he goes, crowds gather to meet Buzz Aldrin. He's a world-class hero, a larger-than-life figure, and the best known of a generation of astronauts whose achievements surged in just a few years from first man in space to first man 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.
Brief description:
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.
Review Quotes:
"Aldrin combines leadership lessons with behind-the-scenes stories from his Apollo 11 moonwalk (including the speech President Nixon prepared should the mission have been unsuccessful) 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"