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Forty years ago, Buzz Aldrin became the second human being to set foot on the moon. The event remains one of mankind's greatest achievements and was witnessed by the largest worldwide television audience in history. In Magnificent Desolation, Aldrin not only gives us a harrowing first-person account of the lunar landing that came within seconds of failure, he also opens up with remarkable candor about his more personal trials. From the glory of being part of the moon mission, Aldrin returned home to an Air Force career stripped of purpose or direction. The twin demons of depression and alcoholism emerged - the first of which Aldrin confronted early and publicly and the second of which he met with denial until it nearly killed him.

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Buzz Aldrin relives the Magnificent Desolation of space, and the soul-sucking depression that awaited back home. <br>- Vanity Fair, Hot Type <br><br> An admirable account of an icon of the golden age of space flight. <br>- Kirkus Reviews<br><br> Space fans, in particular, will cheer. <br>- Booklist<br><br> Aldrin presents a no-holds-barred account of how his celebrity, career and human weaknesses nearly destroyed his life....This inspiring story exhibits Aldrin as a different, perfectly human kind of hero, giving readers a sympathetic look at a man eclipsed by his own legend. <br>- Publishers Weekly<br><br> Buzz Aldrin relives the Magnificent Desolation of space, and the soul-sucking depression that awaited back home. <br>- Vanity Fair, Hot Type <br><br> Riveting reading. <br>- The Economist<br><br> Leads the field of new releases.The candid portrayal of his earthly battles--often written with great humor--make this a cut above the rest....Great holiday reading. <br>- New Scientist<br><br> Captivating....an engaging first-hand account by one of history's most important explorers. <br>- Alive East Bay

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