First Man

In First Man, author James R. Hansen delivers the definitive biography of Neil Armstrong—an American icon whose historic moon landing in 1969 reshaped history. Based on extensive interviews and exclusive access to personal documents, this portrait captures Armstrong's remarkable career, from his combat missions as a naval aviator to his groundbreaking spaceflights. Hansen also delves into the personal sacrifices Armstrong made for his passion and examines the complexities of his legacy, presenting a nuanced view of a man forever remembered as the first human to walk on the Moon.