I have delved for information on the US space programme for years and this book filled a large gap in my knowledge. I eagerly its awaited delivery and read it in 3 sittings wanting to know more about the losses that NASA and the Soviets suffered. That is an indication of how much I enjoyed it, despite the unfortunate demise of the astronauts and cosmonauts. The authors give some speculative but nevertheless thought provoking time to how fate intervened for who landed first on the moon. That is, the man who could have been one of the most famous in history. Things could have been very different. Totally recommend read.