Based on the adult bestseller Carrying the Fire. In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance. In this captivating account, space traveller Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiography is an exciting and convincing argument in favour of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. Originally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.
- ISBN10 1429929472
- ISBN13 9781429929479
- Publish Date 1 April 2011 (first published 1 April 1994)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
- Format eBook
- Pages 172
- Language English