This was a very good book. One of the best things I've read in years. If you are interested in the early to present history of space travel, then Barbree will fill you in with facts of the space race as well as a plethora of first-hand stories about the hijinks of the astronauts, the creativity of those at NASA and the politics so intertwined with NASA and its exploration of the cosmos. I thought it was a brilliant book but was left wondering how many other stories were left out due to space considerations. I'd love to see an expanded version someday.