The Moon's a Balloon

The Moon's a Balloon is a memoir by David Niven that recounts his remarkable life.

The book covers his childhood, school days, time at Sandhurst, early army service, experiences in America during the Prohibition era, and his days in Hollywood before and during World War II. Niven also shares his time on the front lines in France and Germany, as well as personal tragedies such as the loss of his young first wife.

The memoir is praised for its humor, wit, and the author's ability to tell engaging and sometimes tragic stories about his life.