A phenomenal autobiography, Carrying the Fire should be considered essential reading for all dreamers, explorers, aspiring children etc. Mike Collins, the "forgotten man" of the historic Apollo 11 moon mission, recounts his path to lunar orbit with a gripping writing style that makes you chuckle as much as it makes you gasp in astonishment at his beautiful descriptions of Earth, the Moon, and the space in between. I loved reading this book, and I think it's one I will return to a number of times throughout my life, such is the value of Mike Collins' unique perspective.