Customer Reviews
The best Apollo book I've read - impossible to put down - By: Dickie Moore, 22 Oct 2008 
I've read many books about the Apollo program & have to agree with other reviewers that Michael Collins' account is by far the most enjoyable read & shows the astronaut who has spent yearsin the shadow of Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin to be a very intelligent, witty & likeable story teller. Absolutely brilliant!
For readers who want to see more of this famously illusive astronaut, he takes a leading role (along with his infectious personality)in the film In The Shadow Of The Moon [2007]
Simply the Best - By: John G. Millar, 17 Oct 2008 I agree with the other reviews that rate this as the best Apollo book. Collins was there on the first moon landing mission and, unusually for an astronaut, he has the skills of a top class professional writer to be able to communicate the experience. He also explains the technicalities of spaceflightin an accessible way. A really outstanding book.
Top of the pyramid - By: S. Jamison, 25 Jul 2008 Collins' book is not ghost-written, butin his own voice. His homely vivid language brings accessibly to life the incredible detailin the technology & training behind his test-pilot careerin the air &in space. It gives an idea of what it must have been like 'to be there'. He modestly sees himself at the top of a pyramid of thousands of people working to make the moon accessible. He finishes thinking thoughtfully of the impact on his fellow astronauts, & of Apollo's placein history. I wish I'd read it years ago!
Brilliant - even from an a beginners point of view!! - By: G. Williamson, 14 Jul 2008 I have recently gained an interestin space &in particular the lunar landings. The previous reviews encouraged me to buy this & I'm glad I did. This book was a little technical at times & although I sometimes didn't quite understand the exact details - I got the general idea & it certainly didn't stop me from rating it top marks. You really do get a true, honest account from Michael Collins & he gives credit where credit is due to the other astronauts. I am now half way through Andrew Chalkins "Man on the Moon" which is so far excellent also.
Superb book - By: Buyer, 02 Jul 2008 This is a great read for anyone with even a slight interestin Space flight & the whole 1960's Space race involving the Gemini & Apollo programs. Collins has a very good style of writing which is warm & well informed but easy to understand he doesn't complicate the Technical stuff too much, thus making it easier to grasp.
Overall it fully deserves the rating of 5 stars.
Interestedin Space flight ? Then buy this book.
