--- product_id: 264193605 title: "Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys" price: "€ 53.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/264193605-carrying-the-fire-an-astronauts-journeys store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys **Price:** € 53.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys - **How much does it cost?** € 53.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/264193605-carrying-the-fire-an-astronauts-journeys) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys by Collins, Michael, Lindbergh, Charles A., Collins, Michael online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: The first men to go into space were not, generally, an introspective bunch. Those who did choose artistic expression to convey their experience often chose means other than writing, such as the painters Alexei Leonov and Alan Bean. Therefore, the inclusion of USAF Col Mike Collins in the third NASA astronaut class was a fortunate happening. This witty chronicler and keen observer of his surroundings has provided us with a unique historical memento of a momentous human undertaking. Collins, though a talented test pilot, stood somewhat apart from his fellows. He hints that he did enjoy the perks, financial and otherwise (read: women) of being an American hero, but one gets the sense that he had a deeper appreciation of life than some of his more gonzo colleagues. His appreciation of art, history, and cuisine, I suspect, were rather more advanced than his other Corvette-driving flight mates. Though a keen engineer, he viewed his involvement on the historic Apollo 11 mission through a wider lens than his technically-focused, almost obsessive crew mates, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. That's a good thing, because in the centre seat of Columbia sat a man uniquely equipped to convey both the personal and historical perspectives on man's greatest journey. No other astronaut, with the possible exception of Chris Hadfield, has ever communicated the experience of space flight and the voyage's personal costs. Carrying the Fire is a warm, humorous, and comprehensive account of 1960's space flight, and a model for the honest chronicler. Review: This was one of the best books I have read; maybe among the top 10. I read a book a week and have for 50 years so I know a good book when I read it This one is fabulous if you're at all interested in the US's moon project in the 1960s It is written by an astronaut and he wrote it himself. There is no self-serving bravado of any kind which you might expect from such an accomplished person. But no- he writes it with humility, a touch of humor as to how the astronauts kept things light and so detailed in the NASA moon project that you feel like you're almost there with him. No other book has explained the personal experiences of such an outstanding program as this one. It is so captivating that I had a hard time pausing, and would resume reading again as soon as I could. If you want to literally hear from the man that commanded the lunar module in orbit as Neil and Buzz descended to the moon and returned to the command model in orbit, this is the best way to do it. Don't hesitate to buy this book. It will open your eyes to most of the Mercurey, Gemini and Apollo stage details you never heard about from a man who did it. He was there. He wrote it himself. One of man's most amazing achievements and this book gives you a front row seat. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #12,061 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Science & Technology #37 in History of the Americas #622 in Science, Nature & Math | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (593) | | Dimensions | 13.28 x 3.56 x 21.11 cm | | Edition | 50th Anniversary ed. | | ISBN-10 | 0374537763 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0374537760 | | Item weight | 476 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 528 pages | | Publication date | 16 April 2019 | | Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux | ## Images ![Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91kOkLNjk2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***N on 6 December 2023* The first men to go into space were not, generally, an introspective bunch. Those who did choose artistic expression to convey their experience often chose means other than writing, such as the painters Alexei Leonov and Alan Bean. Therefore, the inclusion of USAF Col Mike Collins in the third NASA astronaut class was a fortunate happening. This witty chronicler and keen observer of his surroundings has provided us with a unique historical memento of a momentous human undertaking. Collins, though a talented test pilot, stood somewhat apart from his fellows. He hints that he did enjoy the perks, financial and otherwise (read: women) of being an American hero, but one gets the sense that he had a deeper appreciation of life than some of his more gonzo colleagues. His appreciation of art, history, and cuisine, I suspect, were rather more advanced than his other Corvette-driving flight mates. Though a keen engineer, he viewed his involvement on the historic Apollo 11 mission through a wider lens than his technically-focused, almost obsessive crew mates, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. That's a good thing, because in the centre seat of Columbia sat a man uniquely equipped to convey both the personal and historical perspectives on man's greatest journey. No other astronaut, with the possible exception of Chris Hadfield, has ever communicated the experience of space flight and the voyage's personal costs. Carrying the Fire is a warm, humorous, and comprehensive account of 1960's space flight, and a model for the honest chronicler. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by Y***A on 28 November 2020* This was one of the best books I have read; maybe among the top 10. I read a book a week and have for 50 years so I know a good book when I read it This one is fabulous if you're at all interested in the US's moon project in the 1960s It is written by an astronaut and he wrote it himself. There is no self-serving bravado of any kind which you might expect from such an accomplished person. But no- he writes it with humility, a touch of humor as to how the astronauts kept things light and so detailed in the NASA moon project that you feel like you're almost there with him. No other book has explained the personal experiences of such an outstanding program as this one. It is so captivating that I had a hard time pausing, and would resume reading again as soon as I could. If you want to literally hear from the man that commanded the lunar module in orbit as Neil and Buzz descended to the moon and returned to the command model in orbit, this is the best way to do it. Don't hesitate to buy this book. It will open your eyes to most of the Mercurey, Gemini and Apollo stage details you never heard about from a man who did it. He was there. He wrote it himself. One of man's most amazing achievements and this book gives you a front row seat. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***S on 8 April 2018* Very interesting explanation of what it was like to be an Astronaut, fly Gemini and fly Apollo to the moon and back. Mike Collins concentrates on the space program and has a good way with words. Very well put and always interesting. Gene Cernan's book is good too. The other moon men, well, not so good. If you want to know about alcoholism read Buzz Aldrin. I admire Buzz Aldrin's achievements but he should have stuck to the space stuff. I recommend Collins, and Cernan. ## Frequently Bought Together - Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys - Simon & Schuster Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/264193605-carrying-the-fire-an-astronauts-journeys](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/264193605-carrying-the-fire-an-astronauts-journeys) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*