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Return to Earth, by Colonel Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin Jr.
Col. Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. was the second
astronaut to put his foot on the moon. But if attempts to
publicly come to an understanding of one's self are
important, Aldrin may have added more to that than any
one space flight did. ,
Aldrin's autobiography is the story of his isolated
odyssey, which, after the moon trip, was to lead him
through mental depression and the near dissoivement of his
marriage. To reach that point took 40 years. It is to this,
however, that much of the book is dedicated.
He begin, Dickens-like, with his birtji, and in a light
narrative relates a chronology of schools, summer camps,
early marriage, hard times and wonderful suburban Jiving.
Aldrin manages to make all of this interesting, but it
lacks cohesiveness. Interesting themes pass through, such as
a stern father who seems to have had a deep effect on his
son, which Aldrin fails to grasp. '
In his relationship with his wife, too, there are matters
(schedules, painful fights, vasectomy, infidelity) which seem
to be important but which remain elusive.
But then, no matter how hard one struggles in
self-analysis, there will always be the haunting question:
which is more important, this or that?
The question is even more valid when the reader comes
to Aldrin's story of his mental depression. NASA (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration) discourages
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astronauts from considering philosophy snd emotion when
involved in space flight, but once en astronaut returns he
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Compounded t with' being)arr overnrgMl cetebV'rty ''in
demand by the public, advertisers, corporations, women,
this put a lot of strain on Aldrin. A love affair after his
return almost destroyed his marriage.
Though Aldrin's story is full of hope and heartbreak, he
deftly avoids slobbering sentimentality. His portrayal of his '
wife Joan is a good example. She is depicted as a person of
immense strength and character, yet extremely sensitive.
,; Beside the personal struggle, several other subjects
highlighted the book.. The portions on the technological
wonders involved in sending a man into space are not only
informative but make fascinating reading.
Unfortunately, Aldrin seems to think this subject Is
either too complex or too boring for the reader, and he
doesn't spend many pages on It.
The chapters which portray astronauts as real people
with human foibles goes a long way toward deflating any
stereotypes one may have from the usual
what-it's like-to-be-an astronaut articles.
Finally, the book is interwoven with a good, solid
humor. It ranges from antics at West Point to horseplay on
trie moon. Aldrin relates that, while he was not the first
man to set foot on the moon, he does claim the honor of
being the first to urinate there. .
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few seats are still available. Stan Kenton will
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Sheldon Memorial Gallery- Feature
Classics Series presents two films by Jean
Cocteau. Beauty and the' Beast and The
Testament of Orpheus will be shown at 3, 7
and 9 p.m. tonight and Saturday. The third
film in Kenneth Clark's series "Pioneers of
Modern Painting" will be shown Sunday at 3
p.m. This week's film is about Claude
Monet.
Henzlik Hall Auditotlum-Superffy is the
Weekend Film tonight and Saturday night.
" Der Loaf und Stein -Exit is back.
The Zoo -The rockin' Megatones will be
jumping here.
Ths .Launching Pad-A local group.
Patchwork, Is here.
Open Latch-Guitarists and vocalists
Dory Marsh, Frank Fung and Larry Eberman
entertain here this weekend. "
, Littfs Bo's-The crowd-drawing Sugar
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