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Topic: Books written by Apollo astronaut Jim Irwin
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jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 10-21-2012 01:02 PM
   
I am thinking of trying to acquire a signed copy of one of Jim Irwin's books. I am wondering what some of you think is the best of his books. He has several out there, and I don't have a good idea about that. I guess if I'm going to get just one, I would like it to be the one that has the most about his astronaut career and Apollo 15, and the least religiously oriented material.Can I get some opinions? Thanks! |
randy
Member Posts: 2176
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 10-21-2012 06:50 PM
My suggestion would be "To Rule the Night". |
DChudwin
Member Posts: 1096
From: Lincolnshire IL USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-21-2012 09:43 PM
I agree with "To Rule the Night." While it discusses his religious beliefs, most of it is about his life experiences including Apollo 15 and his walk on the Moon.When I met Jim in 1986 he inscribed a copy to me, which is a prized possession. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 10-22-2012 08:30 AM
Thanks, Randy and David. Any other opinions? |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 10-22-2012 09:17 AM
I can only agree with the above. "To Rule the Night" is the main book about his NASA career. Unless you're particularly interested in his religious views this is the book to get. |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1673
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 10-22-2012 10:12 AM
Definitely "To Rule The Night." "More than Earthlings" and "More Than an Ark on Ararat" are more about religion and "Destination Moon" is for younger people. |
jimsz
Member Posts: 616
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Registered: Aug 2006
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posted 10-22-2012 11:33 AM
I may have an extra autographed copy of To Rule the Night at home somewhere. I can look if you are interested. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 10-22-2012 01:33 PM
Thanks for that offer, but I believe I have a source for To Rule the Night.And thanks for all of your comments. Looks like it's unanimous. |
OLDIE
Member Posts: 267
From: Portsmouth, England
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 10-22-2012 02:26 PM
You may or may not be aware that there are two versions of this book. The first was published by A.J.Holman Company ISBN-0-87981-024-6. The second by Broadman Press ISBN-0-87981-629-5. The second book has had one of the original photographs removed and replaced by three new ones. Additionally, a new chapter, entitled "Heart Attack" has been added, together with a different Epilogue. The second book has a copyright date 1982. |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1673
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 10-22-2012 03:24 PM
Holman also published a softcover copy of To Rule the Night in 1982(also published one in 1975 with a different cover). Do not have a copy of it so I do not kn ow if it is revised as well. It seems to have the same ISBN number. |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 946
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 04-06-2013 02:50 PM
I have all of Jim Irwin's book that he wrote and co-wrote. All book were great to read. Colonel Irwin sent all his books to me while I was in the military. I enjoyed them all! |
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