from Shrike58

As the authorized biography of Neil Armstrong, this book has the usual faults and virtues of such an exercise. On one hand, due to access to private materials, significant myths are debunked about the subject. On the other, one can sometimes wonder how forthright the author is about what he is th...

from tgraettinger

Interesting, but not as enjoyable as I hoped. The chapters on the Gemini and Apollo missions were the big highlights. Most of the rest was a slog.

from buffalogr

A comprehensive biography of the first man to step onto the lunar surface on 20 July 1969. As the authorized biography of Neil Armstrong. First Man is authoritative. Hansen was chosen by Armstrong as his biographer in 2002, and the book quotes the astronaut extensively. The book gives you a good ...

from ZoharLaor

An amazing book which if filled with technical detail as well as anecdotes about Neil Armstrong. Most of the excruciating detail could be better served as an appendix, but overall an interesting read, if you can get past the first 150 pages. The book explains some of Mr. Armstrong's "recluse beha...

from jfe16

A comprehensive biography of the first man to step onto the lunar surface on 20 July 1969. Hansen's interviews with the astronaut's family and key participants as well as his studies of flight logs and NASA archives serve to define not only the man but also the legacy of the Space Age. In these p...