Bedtime Biography: Shoot for the Moon by James Donovan Summary
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Journey beyond Earth with Apollo 11's extraordinary voyage, meticulously chronicled in Donovan's masterpiece. Praised by astronaut Mike Collins as "the best book on Apollo," it reveals how NASA's brilliant minds and Cold War politics transformed the impossible into history's greatest adventure.
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Introduction: A Dream Takes Flight
The moon has captivated humanity's imagination for millennia. For countless generations, we've gazed up at that glowing orb in the night sky, wondering about its mysteries. But on July 20, 1969, everything changed. On that historic day, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on lunar soil. This is the story of how we got there - a tale of ambition, politics, tragedy, and triumph. I'm James Donovan, and I've spent years researching the space race and Apollo program. As we embark on this journey together, I'll take you behind the scenes of one of humanity's greatest adventures. We'll meet the brave astronauts, brilliant engineers, and dedicated support staff who made the impossible possible. From the shock of Sputnik to the nail-biting final moments of the lunar landing, this is the story of how we shot for the moon - and made it.
Part 1: The Space Race Begins
Part 2: Mercury and Gemini - Learning to Fly
Part 3: Apollo Rises - Tragedy and Triumph
Part 4: One Giant Leap
Part 5: The Legacy of Apollo
Conclusion: Shooting for the Stars
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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