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John Glenn : A Memoir by John Glenn (1999, Audio Cassette, Abridged edition)

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Read by the authorFour Cassettes, 6 1/2 hours He was the first astronaut to orbit the Earth. Nearly four decades later, as the world's oldest astronaut, his courage reveted a nation. But these two historical events only bracketed a life that covers the sweep of an extraordinary century. John Glenn's autobiography spans the seminal events of the twentieth century. It is a story that begins with his childhood in Ohio where he learned the importance of family, community, and patriotism. He took these values with him as a marine fighter pilot during World War II and into the skies over Korea, for which he would be decorated. Always a gifted flier, it was during the war that he contemplated the unlimited possibilities of aviation and its frontiers. We see the early days of NASA, where he first served as a backup pilot for astronauts Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom. In 1962 Glenn piloted the Mercury-Atlas 6 Friendship 7 spacecraft on the first manned orbital mission of the United States. Then came several years in international business, followed by a twenty-four year career as a U.S. Senator-and in 1998 a return to space for his remarkable Discover mission at the age of seventy-seven. This extraordinary audiobook captures the unique alchemy that brings a man to the forefront of his time. Married to a woman he first met when they were both toddlers, known for his integrity and leadership in the Senate, John Glenn tells a story that we must hear. This narrative of courage and honor is both a great adventure tale and a source of powerful inspiration of an age that needs John Glenn's values.

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Publisher
Random House Audio Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553526642
ISBN-13
9780553526646
eBay Product ID (ePID)
609531

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Book Title
John Glenn : a Memoir
Author
John Glenn
Format
Audio Cassette
Language
English
Topic
General, United States / General, Science & Technology
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History

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Item Length
7in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
4.5in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz

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Trade
Edition Description
Abridged Edition
Dewey Decimal
973.92/092 B
Dewey Edition
21
Number of Pages
422 Pages

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