The author, an astronaut, discusses his early career, his training for space flight, his trips into space including the first lunar landing, and the possibilities for life and flight in space in the future.
In this entrancing account, space traveler Michael Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his astronaut training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to his autobiography, revised and updated for this edition of "Flying to the Moon," is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe.
"Several astronauts have written about their experiences, but none so well as Michael Collins...This is just the book to give the child whose parents made Yeager and The Right Stuff best sellers."-The Washington Post Book World

Fairly standard and easily readable memoir by Michael Collins, Apollo 11 command module pilot. I was hoping for more, but think now that this is squarely aimed at the YA crowd. A couple of interesting anecdotes, though, and a fun, quick read if you're an Apollo moon nut. ( )

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