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Earthrise: My Adventures as an Apollo 14 Astronaut Hardcover – April 1, 2014

by Edgar Mitchell (Author), Ellen Mahoney (Author), Dr. Brian Cox (Foreword)
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Recollections from the sixth man to ever walk on the Moon, for young adult readers.

On February 5, 1971, Edgar Mitchell jumped off the last rungs of a ladder connecting him to NASA’s Antares spacecraft and landed with two feet on the Moon. Following the disastrous Apollo 13 mission, Mitchell was one of three astronauts to successfully complete the Apollo 14 journey to the Moon, though it wasn’t without its own alarming moments.

In Earthrise, Edgar recalls his spectacular trip to the Moon and the life experiences that got him there, including his early days spent in Roswell, New Mexico, amid nuclear testing and the rumored UFO crash; his first solo airplane flight as a young teen; his time as a navy combat pilot; and becoming a NASA astronaut. With fascinating detail, Edgar describes what it was like to launch into space and land on the Moon, illuminating everything from the practical—eating, sleeping, and going to the bathroom in space—to the mystical, life-changing experience of gazing at Earth from afar.

With illuminating sidebars, transcripts of NASA recordings from the historic Apollo 14 mission, and extensive resources including lists of space-related websites, museums, organizations, films, and books, Earthrise is an invaluable addition to any space, astronomy, or science buff’s bookshelf.

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    12 years and up
  2. Print length
    192 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 - 9
  5. Lexile measure
    1120L
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.83 x 8.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chicago Review Press
  8. Publication date
    April 1, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    1613749015
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1613749012
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Only 12 human beings have walked on the moon, and Edgar Mitchell, lunar module pilot of the 1971 Apollo 14 mission, is one of the fortunate few. This is Mitchell’s inspiring autobiography, from his beginnings on his family’s ranch in New Mexico, to a career as a navy combat pilot and astronaut, to the founding of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Mitchell returned from the moon transformed by an experience he calls his “metanoia,” a Greek word meaning change of mind or heart, and he has spent his post-NASA career researching human consciousness. Meticulous in its details, the text skillfully translates the highly scientific aspects of Mitchell’s work into easily managed sections that will perfectly suit casual readers and researchers alike. While less attention is paid to his personal life, no aspect of the space program is left unexplained. Younger readers may find his explanations of going to the bathroom in space and the ESP experiments he conducted while in orbit of particular interest. A time line and annotated list of additional resources follows the text. Grades 7-10. --Magan Szwarek

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“In Earthrise, Edgar Mitchell treats us to a firsthand account of his life—a trajectory that just happens to include a visit to the Moon as an Apollo 14 astronaut. We learn how such views of the universe have the power to transform your feelings, your emotions, and your state of mind. Edgar Mitchell was a different person upon returning to Earth, having obtained a cosmic perspective on life that so few of us will ever achieve.” —Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural History

“This fascinating, charming, and gripping book gives us a rare and powerful glimpse into the fantastic life of an Apollo astronaut. Edgar’s catching narration—describing his journey, the flight, the fun and exertions of a weightless life in space, the walk on the Moon, and the collection of Moon rocks—makes this book so very absorbing and spellbinding.” —Juliane Gross, PhD, research scientist, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, The American Museum of Natural History


“Earthrise provides a great picture of the space program and of Ed Mitchell’s personal experiences, from growing up to his education to his military flight experience that ultimately led to his walking on the Moon on the Apollo 14 Mission.” —Fred Haise, Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot


“Like my fellow moonwalker Edgar Mitchell, I had the opportunity to see the Earth from some 240,000 miles away. I believe this experience will give anyone a changed perspective. This book is a gift to all of us, as it is an honest look at a heroic historical figure and his unique way of thinking.” —Alan Bean, Apollo 12 Lunar Module Pilot



"Meticulous in its details, the text skillfully translates the highly scientific aspects of Mitchell’s work into easily managed sections that will perfectly suit casual readers and researchers alike." —Booklist


"This fascinating insider account of astronaut training and the transformative experience of traveling to the moon will especially appeal to readers with an interest in astronomy and space travel." —Kirkus

"Budding scientists will find the book useful, both for reports and for its description, straightforward and unadorned,

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chicago Review Press; 0 edition (April 1, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1613749015
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1613749012
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1120L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.83 x 8.5 inches
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    Ellen Mahoney is a journalist, educator and author with a focus on writing nonfiction for young readers. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Human Development from Syracuse University, and a Master of Science in Education from USC. Ellen is the author of "Nellie Bly and Investigative Journalism for Kids" published in 2015 by Chicago Review Press. In addition, she is the co-author, with the late Dr. Edgar Mitchell, of "Earthrise: My Adventures as an Apollo 14 Astronaut." Ellen teaches in the Department of Journalism & Technical Communication at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Previously, she taught writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and through the Lifelong Learning program with the Boulder Valley School District. Ellen worked as a staff writer/Imagineer for the Walt Disney Company and has produced radio pieces for the BBC “Science in Action” show, KGNU Community Radio, and KRCC (Radio Colorado College).

    "As co-author of Earthrise, I found it a joy to get to know Apollo 14 Astronaut Edgar Mitchell, and an honor to help him tell his extraordinary and truly one-of-a-kind story. As the lunar module pilot for the Apollo 14 Moon mission in 1971, Edgar and Alan Shepard conducted the longest moonwalk of the twelve courageous Apollo astronauts who set foot on the Moon and returned home to share their amazing space explorations with us all."

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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars A Whole New Appreciation of the Space Age
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2014
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Even though I grew up during the "space age," it wasn't until I read Earthrise that I truly appreciated what an extraordinary time it was and what exceptional men and women made it so.

While reading this book, I often felt that I was there with Mitchell, holding my breath during close calls in space and breathing a sigh of relief after the resolution. I got to share the thrill of seeing the Earth from space, landing and walking on the moon and safely splashing back to our planet.

The book provides a clear picture of life before, during and after a space mission. I had imagined that astronauts experienced long hours of idle time and boredom in space, but now I realize that they were in a near non-stop state of mental and emotional engagement.

The writing is clear, engaging and illuminating and the story gripping. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about and appreciate an extraordinary time.
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Luci Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Informational book on Michell’s role in Apollo’s program
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Bonnie Oriel
5.0 out of 5 stars Is Edgar Mitchell the First Renaissance Man?
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2014
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There are many biographies to read that are engaging and interesting but this one about Astronaut Edgar Mitchell is a real delight, mainly because so few human beings have had his experience. From farm boy to astronaut to founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences the story is fascinating and provocative. This well written account of Mitchell's life is full of surprises and is sure to inform all who read it from a 12 year old to someone who saw Neil Armstrong landing on the moon on TV. Bravo to Edgar Mitchell and Ellen Mahoney for bringing this important story forward.
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James L. Stuby
3.0 out of 5 stars Quick read but a bit underwhelming
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2015
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This book is well written as far as it goes, but I could not help but feel that it fell short of my expectations. I've read other Apollo astronaut autobiographies including those of Mike Collins, Dave Scott, Al Worden, and John Young, and this one just is not as detailed (or captivating) as it could be. Maybe Mitchell didn't feel the need to cover the same ground as the other guys, or maybe he was apprehensive about boring the public with excessive detail, or maybe he just wanted to stick to his personal take on everything and leave it to the reader to discover more in other books or documents, but I think he could have gotten into the nitty-gritty in some parts of the book. But I'm glad he wrote it - he's the last surviving member of the Apollo 14 crew.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2018
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A true adventurer and very dedicated to his profession.
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Harshal
5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating account
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2014
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Felt as if I journeyed the moon. Excellent description of the whole process. Unbelievable. A dream come true for a boy on farm looking for the man on the moon, and in future being that man on the moon.
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dcofoto
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read written by an unusual Astronaut
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017
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A good read written by an unusual Astronaut. Scientist who walked on the moon and believed until his death in the existence of extraterrestrial life.
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B. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting man
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014
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Very interesting book by an interesting astronaut. He does get a little deep for me in his mind reading and telegraphy techniques. But the book is very well written.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Walking up to happiness
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Having previously read a book by Gene Cernan (with Don Davis), I wanted a similar perspective of walking on the Moon by another astronaut, this time Edgar Mitchell (with Ellen Mahoney). I wondered what he would encounter, and he described just about everything he saw, hours after exiting the Lunar Module for the first time. It was as if I could draw a picture of the Moon's surface, using his descriptions!

A lot was also learned about living inside a 'tin can', especially about 'encounters' with personal chores that are easy for able-bodied people at home, on Earth. 'Space' can mean a lot to people who will never get to go there, but 'space' can mean freedom to astronauts who have to live and work in an environment that was often no bigger than a bathroom! - and then most of us don't have to wear air-conditioning systems for some of the time!

Like two of the astronauts, I had to wait a day or so before reaching the main subject of this book - what walking on the Moon was like! Reading only came close, but still nowhere near what I could experience in real life!
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paulbrad
5.0 out of 5 stars a great addition to any Apollo era collection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2016
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Ed Mitchell was the sixth of only 12 people to walk on the moon. I have just about read all of the autobiographies of the other moon walkers and found this one to be highly enjoyable. It is simply told and gets straight to the point - certainly it could be enjoyed by primary aged children. The book also has a nice introduction by Professor Brian Cox. One to add to any Apollo era collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2015
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Excellent service as per usual. A fitting addition to my space library.
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gibson
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2014
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I'VE READ BETTER AND MORE INTERESTING ASTRONAUTS STORIES.
IT'S AS IF IT HAD BEEN WRITTEN FOR PRE TEENS.
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