Space, Inspiration and the Big Bang Theory. How could you go wrong?
I have read hundreds of what people call inspirational biographies but this one hit the mark. A child with a dream, be it unrealistic to many and achievable to most. The author Astronaut Mike Massimino tells of his struggles from childhood, high school, college and beyond. In his youth Mike only wanted one thing, to be an Astronaut. As you grow up many of your dreams disappear never to be rekindled again. The author's passion is brought back to life after seeing a movie "The Right Stuff". The main point of the whole biography is accepting failure as a temporary situation but doubling down and trying harder next time. This biography is about someone with a passion that would not take no for an answer. He battled scholastically issues, physical issues and emotional struggles but through it all he shares how he overcame each hurtle. He did not do this with luck or being a genius but hard work, determination and working together with others. My favorite part of the book was when the author is working with the writers of the Big Bang Theory and then ends up appearing on several of their episodes.
If you like a down to Earth true story of one of us regular Joe’s making it through a life time of struggles, then achieving his dreams then you will want to read this inspirational biography.
I received a free copy of this book from WaterBrook Multnomah in exchange for my honest review of the book.
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