I unexpectedly loved this book! I do love reading about space exploration, but this was more about what it takes to make your goals and ambitions come true. I loved the author’s perspective on teamwork and how we can all contribute in a worthwhile way no matter our circumstance. He reminds us that we should all be in awe about the planet we live on because space (while incredible) is void of the sounds, smells and beauty the earth has to offer. I loved that. This was a great, well-produced listen and I highly recommend it!

Love Mike Massimino and this was a great read. It's definitely "self help," but I more enjoyed all the space stories and Mass' perseverance to achieve his goals. I love it when authors narrate their own books, especially when they are nonfiction and autobiographical. I would recommend this as a "guide to success," but I would more recommend it for Mass himself.

It could be a good book for those who need inspiration in their lives. However, I'm afraid that it is somewhat difficult to get excited or focused while listening to it.

I truly don’t know how someone could read this book and not absolutely love it. Reading it is like getting a pep talk from your therapist/mentor/coach while they regale you with stories of space travel and astronaut adventures. At 200 pages, it’s not so long you get bored but not too short that you’re left wanting more. What’s not to love??

Each chapter focuses on a life lesson, told against the backdrop of Mike’s experience in grad school, at NASA, and in his post-astronaut career as an educator and media personality. My two favorite lessons are “The First Rule of Leadership” and “The 30-Second Rule” - read the book to find out what these rules are all about :)

Moonshot comes out December 5, so be sure to grab your audio copy (read by the author) and a print copy so you can annotate the highlights (I’m not usually a tab user but my copy of Moonshot has no fewer than 23 tabs!). If you read and love it, make sure to check out Mike’s first book, Spaceman, and Chris Hadfield’s similarly themed book, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.

Thank you to Hachette Books and Netgalley for the gifted copies.

This book was truly such a joy to read. I love all things space-related, and following Massimino's journey and lessons learned was fascinating and inspiring. This book is a great mix of life events and advice, and I finished this story with tons of respect and admiration for all the teamwork and humility needed to be a successful astronaut.

The narrator also did a great job of bringing this information to life. Very enjoyable to listen to!

I loved this book that’s part self help, part memoir from Mike Massimino. He shares how grit and tenacity got him into the NASA program after a decade of trying. Each chapter ends with a summary of life lessons and advice to apply.

I also appreciated listening to the audiobook narrated by Mike. His Long Island accent comes through and the way he shares his story sounds like an engaging TEDxTalk.

I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys leadership books, memoirs, space, STEM, and/or science. I learned a lot about NASA as well as tips I can apply.

📕“If you ever receive a phone call with 281 area code followed by 244 prefix, pick it up. It might be coming from International Space Station” okay Star man and woman, time to call me!!!👩🏻‍🎤👩🏻‍🚀
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📗Thank you Massimino for validating my thoughts on 20/20 eyesight, what leadership means, and how important to not to destroy heads of the screws. This book was much more that I expected. I learnt a lot from Massimino’s experiences more than I can learn from any self help books. While he was doing something only lucky few managed to do, he was taking himself so seriously and act like he created all the hills around us.
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📘And Prof. Massimino, please don’t kick me out of class if I sneak in one day as an alum of a department in the same building 😅 I was a kid dreaming of stars and black holes too!

Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino shares stories from his career and the lessons that he's learned along the way. From taking the time to go slow and work through a problem to knowing that mistakes will happen the the most important thing is to own up to them and learn from them. Mike's hard work and determination helped him achieve his goal of becoming an astronaut - after multiple rejections and a potential medical disqualification, Mike inspires readers with a reminder that a one in a million chance isn't zero. If you enjoyed Mike's memoir, "Spaceman", this is a must read.

Thank you to Mike Massimino, Hachette Audio, and NetGalley for an advanced lister copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.