For All Humankind, Tanya Harrison
For All Humankind, Tanya Harrison
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For All Humankind
The Untold Stories of How the Moon Landing Inspired the World

Author: Tanya Harrison, Danny Bednar

Narrator: Stephen Bowlby

Unabridged: 3 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/17/2020

Synopsis

July 20, 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin left humanity’s first footprints on the Moon. The plaque they left behind reads, “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.” But was the Apollo 11 moon landing mission really a global endeavor? How did people outside the United States view these “rocket men”?Against the political backdrop of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union, was it, indeed, “For all mankind”? Dr. Tanya Harrison has talked to individuals from a variety of locations outside the United States, to see how this event touched the lives of people across the world.The previously untold stories in For All Humankind reveal the impact of the moon landings around the globe, and what having a “man on the moon” meant to the international community. Listeners willhear interviews with eight non-Americans to get their perspectives,be inspired by their memories of the event as they saw it, and have a unique opportunity to learn more about one of the most historic events in human history.If you liked A Man on the Moon, Rocket Men, and First Man, you will love this insightful book.

About Tanya Harrison

Dr. Tanya Harrison has spent over a decade working as a scientist and in mission operations on multiple NASA Mars missions, including the Curiosity and Opportunity rovers. She holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Western Ontario, a master’s in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Wesleyan University, and a BSc in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Washington. Currently she is the director of research for Arizona State University’s Space Technology and Science (“NewSpace”) Initiative.

About Danny Bednar

Dr. Danny Bednar is a geographer of space, with an interest in how satellites are helping in the fight against climate change. He has worked on policy programs and rover-training missions with the Canadian Space Agency and has taught Space Exploration at Western University in Canada since 2012.

About Stephen Bowlby

Stephen Bowlby, a lifelong performer and filmmaker, loves bringing ideas to life in ways that entertain, inviting both action and reflection. With a career in writing, directing, and film editing, he infuses his narration with a strong sense of story.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel on January 03, 2021

I got this book because I follow Dr. Harrison’s work and writing and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s an easy read with captivating stories. Suitable for adults and young adults alike. The authors call it a “global folk history” which fits perfectly. As someone who loves space but isn’t a scientist mys......more

Goodreads review by Bob on April 27, 2020

Interesting ... better suited for early teens Like the subjects of this book, I was young when Apollo 11 landed, having just finished my freshman year at university. And also like the subjects, I was fascinated by this human undertaking. Growing up in a suburb of Los Angeles, many of my neighbors and......more

Goodreads review by Hope on May 28, 2020

Good messages, fun stories, but a bit simplistic for my taste. My main motivation for reading it was that my grandfather worked for NASA during the space race. It was fun to read about how the Apollo missions affected so many around the world and how they connected so many people. It would be nice i......more

Goodreads review by M. on April 02, 2023

This is a cute book. Lots of inspirational stories. Love they angled this to show how big a deal the moon landing was by only including stories from non-Americans.......more

Goodreads review by John on December 01, 2020

This book really hit home for me. I was born after the Apollo Moon landings, and outside the USA, but from a young age I had this indescribable feeling that the Apollo missions were accomplished by “people like me.” My grandmother had lunar lander wallpaper in the guestroom. When we visited, I’d lay......more

Quotes

“Harrison and Bednar’s rich narrative serves to make the moon landing an inclusive event in human history. Told through a diverse set of characters from every continent, they deftly explores the intersectional impact of humankind’s biggest step.” Zara Stone, journalist and author of The Future of Science is Female

“The messages of hope and inspiration in this book are very much of a time, but they are also timeless. Maybe they speak to the ability humans have to overcome seemingly impossible challenges…but apparently only when we feel like it. As we stand at the new crossroads of space exploration and look forward, perhaps we should glance backward, too, and remember from whence we came. Because Apollo set the bar high. Very, very high.” Geoff Notkin, President of the National Space Society

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