First Man
The Life of Neil Armstrong
by James Hansen

James Hansen is a history professor at Auburn University who has spent 25 years studying and writing the history of space. In the book the "First Man", he provided the most comprehensive analysis of Neil Armstrong. There are 648 fact-filled pages, which are supplemented by another 121 pages of acknowledgements, notes, bibliography, index, and photo credits. And well "First Man" is, as Hansen himself notes, "an authorized biography more candid, honest, and unvarnished than most unauthorized biographies."

"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." James Hansen makes it clear that throughout his life, Armstrong has been his own man, consistent, focused, quiet, and private.

Well, I found two main strengths in this comprehensive and well researched biography. The first is the torrent of information detailing Armstrong's life experiences which prepared him for the launch of Apollo 11. I learn that he was born at......

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Title: Book Review: First Man, The Life Of Neil Armstrong
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