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jenmangler's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. As a huge space geek and an unabashed Hubble lover, reading about Massimino's two missions to rescue and repair that fabulous telescope were thrilling. His descriptions of the profound effect of seeing the earth from space was very moving. I expected that. What I didn't expect, and completely loved, was his emphasis on the importance of relationships. He gives us an inside look at NASA, and the best part of that is how everyone is a team, how supportive they are of each other, and how they make each other better. I didn't think I could love NASA more than I already did. I was wrong. Massimino tells his story as one of big dreams and perseverance, of friendship and teamwork, of the human as explorer. He tells the story of space. And it's a beautiful story.
sunnyp_2's review against another edition
5.0
Got me off my phone and convinced me to finally do all that math homework!
rsr143's review against another edition
4.0
If you ever wondered what it takes to be an astronaut, this book will tell you. What's nice about the story is that Massiimino is not the most likely person to be flying into space. He is smart, but not genius level. He is afraid of heights. He isn't a top-gun flying ace. Yet, somehow he made it, not once, but twice! A fun and inspiring read.
beckdins's review
adventurous
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5.0
dharma130's review against another edition
5.0
Great book. And he narrated it himself and did a wonderful job. It was very interesting and funny and not too technical and detailed where it might have bored me. And then I saw him on Big Bang Theory!
jasperburns's review against another edition
4.0
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jeannieleung25's review against another edition
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3.5
rafaper19's review against another edition
adventurous
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5.0
hellojohnpaul's review against another edition
5.0
This was the best book I read this year. I recommend it! It's a great story of hard work and perseverance, the realization of dreams, and the importance of enjoying the journey and every moment in life; and to top it off, a great book to understand NASA's history, its role in contemporary America, and the future of space exploration.