Neil Armstrong
A Life of Flight

Nothing influenced my life more than the early NASA programs, especially the Apollo missions. I still remember myself as a young 8-year-old, watching the moon landing along with the rest of the world. I was the perfect age upon which this historic event would ensure maximum impact. A fond memory is g......more

I have said it several times before I find anything aviation related to be intriguing. I someday do plan to finish up getting my pilot's license. Thus this is why for fans of aviation you should check this book out. Everyone is familiar with Neil Armstrong but do you know the "real" man in the suit?......more

Neil Armstrong's name and chief claim to fame as the first man to walk on the moon are (or at least should be) known to most. Beyond that, however, the general public knows little about him, part of which can surely be attributed to his own avoidance of publicity whenever possible. Having read quite......more

Got this as First Reads win. The author incorporates quotes from an older Neil seamlessly into events of young Neil's life. Unfortunately, there are a number of grammatical errors. I also found a lot of the technical language hard to follow. Otherwise, this is a well written, very factual book about......more