No dream is too high : life lessons from a man who walked on the Moon

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"Beloved American hero Buzz Aldrin reflects on the wisdom, guiding principles, and irreverent anecdotes he's gathered through his event-filled life--both in outer space and on Earth--in this inspiring guide-to-life for the next generation. Everywhere he goes, crowds gather to meet Buzz Aldrin. He is a world-class hero, a larger-than-life figurehead, best known of a generation of astronauts whose achievements surged in just a few years from first man in space to first men on the Moon. Now he pauses to reflect and share what he has learned, from the vantage point not only of outer space but also of time..."-- Read more... Abstract: A beautiful memento, a thought-provoking set of ideas, and a new opportunity for Buzz Aldrin to connect with the masses of people who recognize his unique place in human history: No Dream Is Too High will mean a lot of things to a lot of book lovers. Read more... Content: Countdown -- The sky is not the limit ... there are footprints on the Moon! -- Keep your mind open to the possibilities -- Show me your friends and I will show you your future -- Second comes right after first -- Write your own epitaph -- Maintain your spirit of adventure -- Failure is always an option -- Practice respect for all people -- Do what you believe is right even when others choose otherwise -- Trust your gut ... and your instruments -- Laugh ... a lot! -- Keep a young mindset at every age -- Help others go beyond where you have gone.