Limitless: The Autobiography: The bestselling story of Britain’s inspirational astronaut

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In February 2016, Tim spoke to 300 school children in a live Q&A session from space called Cosmic Classroom.

What I really hated was how much money and politics came into the ESA's decisions for missions. It makes sense but seems crazy at the same time. Whichever country is putting the most money and funding into space travel and science that person tends to get the long mission. It must be nice knowing he is set to go into space at least once more and also nice seeing his friends and crew mates get the missions they deserve. Being (perhaps unfairly) critical, I'd say it is not particularly insightful into 'who Tim Peake is, and what drives him'. The chapters don't deviate on format from one to another; sometimes, you end up a bit ancedoted out by the end of a chapter. This autobiography reveals a man of courage and humility. Indeed, 'Limitless' is a story of his kindness and showcases his 'striving toward a bigger goal' attitude. And although he has spent a vast majority of his life in the military and in space, readers will see that these off-ground, and indeed out-of-this-world experiences wouldn't have shaped who he is today if it weren't for the support from family and being a parent. He touches on his personal life which showcases his camaraderie as well as his bravery.

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During his six-month stay on the International Space Station, he ran the London marathon strapped to a treadmill! This is a really fantastic autobiography. It always helps when you have done so many interesting things in your life like Tim has from starting as a youngster in the Chichester Combined Cadet Force (Army division) to joining the Army Air Corps and being an elite helicopter pilot and instructor. His army career is fascinating but you know it is all building up to the ultimate event in his life. It is worth the wait. The interview process for him just to become an astronaut is vigorous to say the least.

In his blast-tastic new book, Ask an Astronaut, he tells us all about life among the stars, based on the thousands of questions he’s been asked since his return to Earth. How cool is that?! The book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, and comes with a personal commentary from Tim, full of his characteristic warmth and charm. The book includes breath-taking aerial photos of cities illuminated at night, the northern lights and unforgettable vistas of oceans, mountains and deserts. The title of the book is inspired by Tim’s famous ‘wrong number’ dialled from space, when he accidentally misdialled a woman from the space station and inquired, ‘Hello, is this planet Earth?’ In fascinating and personal detail, and based on exclusive diaries and audio recordings from his mission, Tim Peake takes readers closer than ever before to experience what life in space is really like: the sacrifice that astronauts make in being apart from their families, the sights, the smells, the fear, the exhilaration and the deep and abiding wonder of the view from space. Limitless is a book about the power of following our dreams – however unlikely they may seem – and of striving to reach our potential, even when we might not believe in it ourselves. Peake during his 4 hour 43 minute spacewalk to replace a failed power regulator and install cabling. Publication of the book comes on the eve of NASA’s plans to return to the moon, fifty years after an astronaut last walked on the lunar surface. In 2024 the Artemis II mission will send four astronauts to orbit the moon. In 2025 Artemis III will send the first woman and the first person of colour to step on the lunar surface. What will separate these upcoming moonwalkers from the legendary Apollo crews? Does it still take a daring-do attitude, super-human fitness, intelligence, plus the ‘Right-stuff’– a fabled grace under pressure? And how will astronauts travel even further – to Mars and beyond? Space: The Human Story reveals all.

A ground-breaking human history of space by beloved British astronaut and bestselling author Tim Peake. This was a wonderfully easy read that gives you a lot of insight into flying helicopters and the process of becoming an astronaut. You know what though? And whisper this, you could even say it was a little dull in places. I mean, no scandals here, Tim Peake is just a really polite, focused and normal kind of guy who loves his job! He just loves being hands-on and being propelled by flying things In fascinating and personal detail, and based on exclusive diaries and audio recordings from his mission, Tim Peake takes readers closer than ever before to experience what life in space is really like: the sacrifice that astronauts make in being apart from their families, the sights, the smells, the fear, the exhilaration and the deep and abiding wonder of the view from space. Limitless is a book about the power of following our dreams – however unlikely they may seem – and of striving to reach our potential, even when we might not believe in it ourselves.

He spent six years training for his trip to the ISS– and beat 8,000 applicants who all wanted to be astronauts on the mission.

Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake

In December 2015, Tim Peake became the first British ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut to visit the ISS. Between December 2015 and June 2016, British astronaut Tim Peake worked on the International Space Station (ISS), as part of a space mission called Principia.