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

John Glenn: A Memoir
- Author: Glenn, John.Taylor, Nick.
- Publisher: Bantam
- Pages: 576
- Publication Date: 2000
- Edition: Illustrated
- Binding: Mass Market Paperback
- MSRP: 6.97
- ISBN13: 9780553581577
- ISBN: 0553581570
- Language: en
- Quality Rating: 1
- "Book cover image may be different than what appears on the actual book."
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.
Country USA
Brand Bantam
Manufacturer Bantam
Binding Mass Market Paperback
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ReleaseDate 2000-10-03
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Format Illustrated
EANs 9780553581577

Country	USA
Brand	Bantam
Manufacturer	Bantam
Binding	Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2000-10-03
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780553581577

John Glenn: A Memoir

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