His accounts of blasting into orbit at 25 times the speed of sound and floating, weightless, around the space station are enthralling. Fasten your seatbelt for an exhilarating read.

It's awesome!

For someone who has literally been out of this world Tim's an incredibly down to earth guy and I think you'll be amazed at some of the things he has done ... it's so inspiring to know that even going into space didn't change him as much as being a parent did.

Tim is one of our nation's good guys - and his story is a testament to his courage, kindness and a never give up spirit.

Warm, entertaining and sprinkled with a touch of stardust, this book is definitely a must-read for anybody who's dreamed of the stars. To infinity and beyond!

Full of courage, camaraderie and daring escapades, this reads like a Boys' Own adventure.

Exhilarating

It's an exciting story that will inspire young people to pursue their wildest ambitions, no matter how impossible they may seem.

A riveting read from start to finish

Compelling

Packed with bizarre, thrilling, stomach-churning anecdotes[...] gives an incredible insight into the mind of an adrenaline junkie, test pilot, father and astronaut which many more than just spaceflight enthusiasts with enjoy

Exhilarating

After the year we've had on Earth, the prospect of an extended sojourn in space might seem more appealing than usual. Who better to guide us into the cosmos than Tim Peake? [...] Awe-inspiringstuff

An inspiringread about reaching for the stars

Tim...shows how an ordinary boy from Chichester can achieve extraordinary feats through limitless willpower and ambition

The story of an unremarkable British boy who became a remarkable British astronaut and role model. It's an insight into the hows and whys and wherefores of European spaceflight, with some fun anecdotes of how NASA and the Russian do it as well.

Full of escapades, Peake's autobiography reads like a Boys' Own adventure

His observations are unmatched among his peers . . . listen to what your body and your brain are telling you: thank goodness for Dara

Wise, lyrical and well-researched . . . [Dara's] candid enthusiasm, his powers of observation, his passion for nature - all are being rediscovered by a world population forced to stop short and take stock

A torrent of pure, unmediated fervour . . . an extraordinarily accomplished work for any writer, let alone one who is still a teenager . . . This is writing at its wild and unruly best

An extraordinary diary . . . it's a powerful pitch for why the school curriculum needs to be wilded and a reminder of the value of neurodiversity in literature