Apollo's Legacy

Perspectives on the Moon Landings

By: Roger D. Launius

Narrated by: Donald Corren

An all-encompassing look at the history and enduring impact of the Apollo space program...

In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large in our collective memory. Many have detailed the exciting events of the Apollo program, but Launius offers unique insight into its legacy as seen through multiple perspectives.

He surveys a wide range of viewpoints and narratives, both positive and negative, surrounding the program. These include the argument that Apollo epitomizes American technological - and political - progress; technological and scientific advances garnered from the program; critiques from both sides of the political spectrum about the program's expenses; and even conspiracy theories and denials of the program's very existence.

Throughout the book, Launius weaves in stories from important moments in Apollo's history to draw readers into his analysis. Apollo's Legacy is a must-read for space buffs interested in new angles on a beloved cultural moment and those seeking a historic perspective on the Apollo program.

©2019 Roger D. Launius (P)2019 Recorded Books

Too much Fluff

the author is a little long-winded explanations and goes off on tangents that are really not necessary to the story. I'm a big fan of Apollo but there are many better reads on Audible on the subject as compared to this particular book.