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No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons from a Man Who Walked on the Moon by Ken Abraham, Buzz Aldrin
confettimama's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
samcav's review
4.0
The book starts out intriguing, but as it goes on it becomes a collection of stories. The tales are certainly interesting and enjoyable, they just don't always align with the lessons they're supposed to support. The book definitely has value because of the author's unique experiences and perspectives, but the promotion is incongruent to the material.
brad_mckay's review
2.0
I really wanted to like it, but all the good stories about going to the Moon or flying in space and semi decent advice, were drowned out by constant name dropping, stories about his celebrity status and inconsistency in each story.
I like Buzz's work to promote space and exploration but wasn't a big fan of this book.
I like Buzz's work to promote space and exploration but wasn't a big fan of this book.
briewhale's review
4.0
I received an advanced copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway. Besides knowing that Buzz Aldrin was on Apollo 11, I didn't know much about him. I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. The title suggested self-help, but I was really hoping to learn more about his adventures in the space program. And I wasn't disappointed! There were still plenty of stories about his experiences, not just in space and on the moon, but as a fighter pilot, underseas, and all over the world.
His confidence was clear and contagious, but did tend to come off as a bit braggy at times. I found him rather difficult to relate to. But it was still exciting to read about all the fascinating experiences he's had. Even if I did turn a little green with envy at times.
Overall, this book had many inspiring and encouraging moments within it. I feel more motivated to step out of my comfort zone and try new things myself. I learned a lot about the history of the space program, as well as what the future may hold. Now I am eager to learn more, not just about space, but about everything.
His confidence was clear and contagious, but did tend to come off as a bit braggy at times. I found him rather difficult to relate to. But it was still exciting to read about all the fascinating experiences he's had. Even if I did turn a little green with envy at times.
Overall, this book had many inspiring and encouraging moments within it. I feel more motivated to step out of my comfort zone and try new things myself. I learned a lot about the history of the space program, as well as what the future may hold. Now I am eager to learn more, not just about space, but about everything.
ncrabb's review
This is a light fun read in which the second man to walk on the moon dispenses advice and illustrates his point with experiences from his life. For example, second comes right after first, he says, and he then describes how he gained a sense of pride that comes from being right after the first man to step onto the lunar surface.
Aldrin encourages his readers to look for opportunities in obstacles, pointing out that his path to the stars, whether the astronomical ones or the celebrity ones as a guest on Dancing With the Stars, was never easy. Always maintain your spirit of adventure, says Aldrin, and to back that up, he describes diving on his 80th birthday, the same day he hitched a ride on a whale shark.
This is a small but lovely memoir from a guy who has explored the cosmos and plummeted to the depth of the ocean of alcoholism. It’s a great gift for a young reader, but most of them seem to oppose the space program and would take precious little interest in the perspective of one of its most vocal supporters. There’s nothing in here that will rock your universe, but you will enjoy seeing the universe through Aldrin’s eyes.
Aldrin encourages his readers to look for opportunities in obstacles, pointing out that his path to the stars, whether the astronomical ones or the celebrity ones as a guest on Dancing With the Stars, was never easy. Always maintain your spirit of adventure, says Aldrin, and to back that up, he describes diving on his 80th birthday, the same day he hitched a ride on a whale shark.
This is a small but lovely memoir from a guy who has explored the cosmos and plummeted to the depth of the ocean of alcoholism. It’s a great gift for a young reader, but most of them seem to oppose the space program and would take precious little interest in the perspective of one of its most vocal supporters. There’s nothing in here that will rock your universe, but you will enjoy seeing the universe through Aldrin’s eyes.
hld's review
3.0
** Thank you to National Geographic Books for providing this advance reading copy of this book through the Goodreads First Reads Giveaway program **
Buzz Aldrin was part of the three-man Apollo 11 moon mission where he and fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong were the first men to walk on the moon.
The lessons in this book are “tried and true” lessons that most everyone is aware of, but what keeps this book from being trite and preachy are Buzz Aldrin’s personal stories that he uses to illustrate and drive the lessons home which are both interesting and entertaining.
Buzz Aldrin was part of the three-man Apollo 11 moon mission where he and fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong were the first men to walk on the moon.
The lessons in this book are “tried and true” lessons that most everyone is aware of, but what keeps this book from being trite and preachy are Buzz Aldrin’s personal stories that he uses to illustrate and drive the lessons home which are both interesting and entertaining.
lizabethstucker's review
3.0
Part memoir, part self-help book, part motivational. Buzz uses his own life and those of his friends as lessons on reaching for the stars and beyond. If you're looking for a straight biography, look elsewhere. But if short chapters that deal with how out of the box thinking can change the world, this may be the book for you. 3.5 out of 5.