Captivating and Intriguing Read

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Endurance is a wonderfully written memoir by Scott Kelly as he recounts the events of his life leading up to his record breaking time aboard the International Space Shuttle (ISS). Scott Kelly's yearlong mission was part of an important scientific study to determine the effects of long-term spaceflight on the human body. I found the story of his early life to be fascinating and sometimes even funny as he talks about his childhood, how he pushed himself from being a barely C+ student to becoming a naval pilot and eventually an astronaut.
Scott Kelly's personality comes across as refreshingly genuine and humble as he shares many of the experiences of his pilot training and space travel. I don't usually read a lot of non-fiction but I found his story to be truly exception. The chapters alternate between different events in his life which sustained my interest without becoming tedious. The book is very easy to read and includes several photographs and illustrations throughout to help enhance the reading experience. I was so excited when I found out I was lucky enough to be chosen to read and review Endurance. I would highly recommend adding this one to your reading list.