First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong
Description
This authorized biography offers an intimate, deeply researched portrait of Neil Armstrong, tracing his journey from combat pilot and daring test aviator to the commander of Apollo 11 and the first human to set foot on the Moon. Drawing on extensive interviews, private papers, and previously unpublished sources, it looks beyond the iconic moment to reveal the disciplined, private man behind the legend. The book explores Armstrong’s devotion to engineering and flight, his understated personality, and the personal sacrifices that accompanied a life lived at the center of history. It is both a compelling account of America’s race into space and a nuanced examination of fame, courage, family, and the costs of heroism.
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paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published Oct 3, 2006
784 pages
ISBN: 9780743257510
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First Published
2005
Language
eng
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