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A review by rebekahh
Defying Limits: Lessons from the Edge of the Universe by Dave Williams
3.0
this book is a pleasant & quick read. as an incoming canadian medical student who has always loved astronomy, i was very intrigued by dave's story on a personal level.
unfortunately, i inevitably found myself comparing this memoir to chris hadfield's as i read, which is maybe why i didn't come to a higher star rating at the end. defying limits was more biographical & prosaic, and less engaging, than CH's memoir.
nevertheless, i think dave williams is a remarkable person and i enjoyed hearing about his story & perspectives. the book contains some great reflections on life - i liked the idea that you can make any moment feel infinite by living in the present.
unfortunately, i inevitably found myself comparing this memoir to chris hadfield's as i read, which is maybe why i didn't come to a higher star rating at the end. defying limits was more biographical & prosaic, and less engaging, than CH's memoir.
nevertheless, i think dave williams is a remarkable person and i enjoyed hearing about his story & perspectives. the book contains some great reflections on life - i liked the idea that you can make any moment feel infinite by living in the present.