workingwriter reviewed First on the Moon by Rod Pyle
Review of 'First on the Moon' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Very good book. The photos, covering the entire period from Sputnik through Apollo, are beautiful, as you would expect. The text focuses on the crew of Apollo 11, both in the command module and the professionals on the ground.
Learned the fascinating story of the design and production of the lunar landing module. Good interviews with children of Armstrong and Aldrin too.
Even if you watched all six hours of PBS’ “Chasing the Moon” film and other productions marking the half century since Apollo 11, you’ll probably learn something from this book. You’ll enjoy it too.