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OverviewTake a trip back through six decades of pivotal events and reliveathrough the reflections of people who were there plus over 200 reminiscent photosathe moments when history was being made. Where Were You When? lets you experience the drama and impact of many epoch- making events of the past 60-plus years. From the outbreak of World War II on Sept. 3, 1939, to the horrific tragedy of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 23, 2005, this sweeping book revisits these landmark events as well as tragic deaths that shocked the world. Unfolding chronologically, with timelines throughout, the headline-grabbing breakthroughs come alive through evocative photographs, captivating sidebars, and the candid reflections of people who were profoundly touched. As Buzz Aldrin, who took aone small stepa on the moon writes in his foreword: aMany people think of ahistorya as a dry, academic study, but in fact, itas the oppositeatruly memorable historic moments are about excitement and exhilarationa]a Where Were You When captures these unforgettable moments in a manner that no other book has portrayed! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ian Harrison , Buzz AldrinPublisher: Reader's Digest Association Imprint: Reader's Digest Association Dimensions: Width: 21.30cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 26.90cm Weight: 1.420kg ISBN: 9780762107926ISBN 10: 0762107928 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 01 September 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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