I was given an advanced reader copy of this title by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. What a treat to read Samanthas story of bravery and perseverance!

I was thrilled to get my hands on this ARC; I've been wanting to read more about Italian astronaut Cristoforetti ever since "meeting" her in Terry Virts's book How to Astronaut. From the author's note at the start to the very last page, Cristoforetti comes across as likable, relatable, and extremely smart and capable. She details the years of training leading up to her 2014-15 mission on the International Space Station, and although I was chomping at the bit to get to the actual space part of the memoir (halfway through), I imagine that my feelings mirrored her own impatience to get there, despite the training being fascinating, important, and necessary. Cristoforetti writes well, shifting seamlessly from entertaining anecdotes about training to poetic musings about the beauty of Earth as seen from space. I was delighted to learn she will be taking command of ISS Expedition 68 in 20222, and will follow her career with interest. My heartfelt thanks to The Experiment Publishing, Samantha Cristoforetti, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.