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John Glenn Set : A Memoir by Nick Taylor and John Glenn (1999, Hardcover)

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The book is published by Random House Publishing Group in the English language, with Nick Taylor and John Glenn as the authors. Weighing 26.8 ounces, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the incredible life of John Glenn.

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He was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth. Nearly four decades later, as the world's oldest astronaut, his courage riveted a nation. But these two historic events only bracket a life that covers the sweep of an extraordinary century. In this engrossing book, John Glenn tells the story of his unique life--one lived at the center of a momentous time in history by a man who helped shape that history. He is the kind of hero who resists being called a hero. And yet his exploits in the service of his country, his dedication to family and friends, and his rock-ribbed traditional values have made this small-town boy from the Midwest a true American icon. John Glenn's autobiography spans the seminal events of the twentieth century. It is a story that begins with his childhood in New Concord, Ohio, in the aftermath of World War I. It was there that he learned the importance of family, community, and patriotism. Glenn saw firsthand the ravages of the Depression and learned that determination, hard work, and teamwork could overcome any adversity. These were the values he carried with him as a Marine fighter pilot during World War II and into the skies over Korea, for which he would be decorated for his courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Glenn flew missions with men he would never forget, from baseball great Ted Williams to little-known heroes who would never return to their families. Always a gifted flier, it was during the war that he contemplated the unlimited possibilities of aviation and its next frontiers: speed and space. John Glenn takes us into the cockpits of the experimental planes and spacecraft he flew to experience the pulse-pounding excitement of the early days of jet aviation, including his record-setting transcontinental flight in an F8U Crusader in 1957, and then on to his selection for the Project Mercury program in 1959. We see the early days of NASA, where he first served as a backup pilot for astronauts Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom and helped refine some of the initial cockpit and control designs for the Apollo program. In 1962 Glenn piloted the Mercury-Atlas6 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 remarkableDiscovery mission at the age of seventy-seven. This extraordinary book 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, common sense, and leadership in the Senate, John Glenn tells a story that we must hear. For this narrative of steadfastness, devotion, courage, and honor is both a great adventure tale and a source of powerful inspiration for an age that needs John Glenn's values more than ever before.

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553110748
ISBN-13
9780553110746
eBay Product ID (ePID)
606006

Product Key Features

Book Title
John Glenn Set : a Memoir
Author
Nick Taylor, John Glenn
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
American Government / Legislative Branch, General, Science & Technology
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Political Science
Number of Pages
432 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.6in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
26.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
E840.8.G54a3 1999
Copyright Date
1999
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
99-042672
Dewey Decimal
973.92/092 B
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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by kenna44catSep 27, 2017
Good quality signed book, arrived quickly
This is an investment on my part. I'm keeping the book in its packaging. It looks like it's in excellent condition and arrived quickly. I'm pleased with it.
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by shore-storeSep 17, 2019
A great book by and about one of America's greatest heroes.
Excellent book arrived, well-packed, and in a timely fashion.
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by glenbrookjamesAug 02, 2019
Nice looking book
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by wbluemaxMar 06, 2011
Enlightening
This book on John Glenn provided some new information to me, 50 years after the fact. I thought it was well written, informative and wrote in the context that was easy for me to understand. Thank you.
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by jath-2000Jan 11, 2017
As described
As described, was a gift for my dad.
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John Glenn Set : A Memoir by Nick Taylor and John Glenn (1999, Hardcover)

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