First Man

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AUTHOR: James Hansen
PAGES: 784
FORMAT: Softcover

Marking the forty-fifth anniversary of Apollo 11's moon landing First Man by James Hansen offers the only authorized glimpse into the life of America's most famous astronaut. Neil Armstrong, the man whose one small step changed history. When Apollo 11 touched down on the moon's surface in 1969, the first man on the moon became a legend. In First Man Hansen explores the life of Neil Armstrong. Based on over fifty hours of interviews with the intensely private Armstrong who also gave Hansen exclusive access to private documents and family sources this magnificent panorama of the second half of the American twentieth century Publishers Weekly starred review is an unparalleled biography of an American icon. Upon his return to earth Armstrong was honored and celebrated for his monumental achievement.