RaveThe New York Times Book Review... exemplary ... quickly charges off in surprising and consistently fascinating directions ... In the equally illuminating and entertaining second half of the book, Colapinto wades into the hotter waters of gender, sexuality, race and politics...It would be easy to misstep here, but Colapinto’s observations are, by my read, informed and respectful.
Robert Kurson
RaveThe Washington PostTo understand the added dangers of a lunar orbit mission, the reader must understand some rocketry basics. Here’s where Kurson is our man. As he takes us through the flight moment by moment, his instinct for what needs explaining and in how much detail is unerring ... Kurson unpacks this and several other critical maneuvers, effectively escalating the tension ... What Kurson has managed is impressive, given the hundreds of hours of transcripts he waded through.
