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A review by mkm01
Defying Limits: Lessons from the Edge of the Universe by Dave Williams
5.0
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC*
Defying Limits is a new memoir written by Canadian astronaut Dave Williams. Filled with stories about, not just his career in space, but his whole life, Williams uses the events and his positive outlook to inspire readers. Dave Williams has lead a fascinating life. He started his career as an emergency physician, but always dreamed of becoming an astronaut. He worked on a number of projects with NASA, including working in the world’s only undersea research laboratory and completing three space walks. Although the memoir is fairly short, Williams packs a ton of detail into his stories. It is easy to visual the places he is describing and what he is feeling. He has an amazing sense of wonder that is contagious, especially when he is describing his emotions while in space. You can’t help but get caught up in his passion for space travel, but also life itself. Despite having some set backs he has remained remarkably upbeat and positive and it has served him incredibly well. He talks about how he tries to live each day to its fullest and to appreciate the small moments in life. It is a unique book in that it is not a typical memoir. Williams teaches us lessons about life that he has learned through his vast and incredible experiences. If you are looking for a detailed account of his life, that is not what you will find in this book, but if you are looking for an inspirational and life-affirming read written by one of Canada’s heroes, this the perfect book for you.
Defying Limits is a new memoir written by Canadian astronaut Dave Williams. Filled with stories about, not just his career in space, but his whole life, Williams uses the events and his positive outlook to inspire readers. Dave Williams has lead a fascinating life. He started his career as an emergency physician, but always dreamed of becoming an astronaut. He worked on a number of projects with NASA, including working in the world’s only undersea research laboratory and completing three space walks. Although the memoir is fairly short, Williams packs a ton of detail into his stories. It is easy to visual the places he is describing and what he is feeling. He has an amazing sense of wonder that is contagious, especially when he is describing his emotions while in space. You can’t help but get caught up in his passion for space travel, but also life itself. Despite having some set backs he has remained remarkably upbeat and positive and it has served him incredibly well. He talks about how he tries to live each day to its fullest and to appreciate the small moments in life. It is a unique book in that it is not a typical memoir. Williams teaches us lessons about life that he has learned through his vast and incredible experiences. If you are looking for a detailed account of his life, that is not what you will find in this book, but if you are looking for an inspirational and life-affirming read written by one of Canada’s heroes, this the perfect book for you.