{"product_id":"9780374312022","title":"Flying to the Moon : An Astronaut's Story","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFlying to the Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Michael Collins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on the adult bestseller \u003ci\u003eCarrying the Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating account, space traveler 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 favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, including an introduction from astronaut Scott Kelly, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We can all be grateful that the first crew to reach the moon included a born storyteller.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Several astronauts have written about their experiences, but none so well as Michael Collins. . .This is just the book to give the child whose parents made \u003ci\u003eYeager \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Right Stuff \u003c\/i\u003ebest sellers.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post Book World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780374312022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40683374477518,"sku":"9780374312022","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_e96354d0-35df-47bd-b130-580e5f067688.jpg?v=1640149464","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780374312022","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}