Neil Armstrong

A Life of Flight

By: Jay Barbree

Narrated by: Michael Prichard

Much has been written about Neil Armstrong, America's modern hero and history's most famous space traveler. Yet, shy of fame and never one to steal the spotlight, Armstrong was always reluctant to discuss his personal side of events. Here for the first time is the definitive story of Neil's life of flight he shared for five decades with a trusted friend - Jay Barbree.

Barbree writes about Neil's three passions - flight, family, and friends. This is the inside story of Neil Armstrong from the time he flew combat missions in the Korean War, to when he saved his Gemini 8 by flying the first emergency return from Earth orbit, to when he flew Apollo 11 to the moon's Sea of Tranquility.

Through his friendship with Neil and his dedicated research, Barbree brings us the most accurate account of his friend's life, the audiobook he and the famed astronaut planned together for 20 years.

©2014 Jay Barbree (P)2014 Tantor

good story telling

an enjoyable listen. maybe a little too one -sided, but interesting. i wish i would've listened to this before visiting the space facility and museum in Houston.

My personal hero

This great man should be a subject taught in schools of all grades and revered equal to Washington, Lincoln, and all great Americans.

Great Book!!

Loved every minute of it! Thank you! A must read for space geeks like me!

Good story.

The story was as I anticipated, very good. I was disappointed with the performance. It wasn't very good, but it was clear and concise, especially the technical terms.

Amazing Man in a great Era.

I can only say I hope I see Him in Heaven. I was a young boy mesmerized by the Apollo space program. This book was excellent.
These were very special men in a special time, what the hell happened to NASA?