As a child I dreamed of going to space. Like many children. I was anticipating this book would be the typical “I’ve always wanted to be an astronaut” story. While a good story it’s typical. I was actually surprised how his adrenaline junkie personality drew him to space. Not top of his class, not incredibly academically motivated, and yet he went to space. Right from the start the description of his return was scary and grotesque. You never think about all of the perfect conditions here at home that keep our bodies and mind safe in good working condition, and how taking someone to a new environment can actually change their body. I’m captivated and I need to know more about this journey and the man behind it.