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

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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. 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. 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.' BEAR GRYLLS In 'Limitless,' Peake tells his story from the ground up. He begins with his time at the annual Chichester High School for Boys Cadet parade, when his radio-controlled aircraft display ended with his model plummeting into the roof of the nearby girls' school. Astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of the remarkable men and women who have forged the way for humanity beyond Earth, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson.

He’s very down to Earth (pun?) in his writing, interjecting with his interesting thoughts on certain events and people. It all feels frank and real, and I feel his admiration for supporters and mentors – particularly his partner Rebecca who seemed to have endless patience during Tim’s tours. Peake during his 4 hour 43 minute spacewalk to replace a failed power regulator and install cabling. In fascinating and personal detail, and drawing on exclusive diaries and audio recordings from his mission, astronaut Tim Peake takes readers closer than ever before to experience what life in space is really like: the sights, the smells, the fear, the sacrifice, the exhilaration and the deep and abiding wonder of the view. Fasten your seatbelt for an exhilarating read ... His accounts of blasting into orbit at 25 times the speed of sound and floating, weightless, around the space station are enthralling.' EXPRESS OUT NOW* From bestselling author and British astronaut Tim Peake, an inspirational human history of space travel, from the Apollo missions to our future forays to Mars. The Right Stuff for a new generation.The opportunity to become an astronaut was not a dream for him he sort of took it and thought why not. I like that it fell into place for him. He said there are people who will give their right arm to go into space and the ESA don't want those people, they want the people who seriously think and consider the impacts. 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. How could I not give this 5 stars? Amazing. I did not know much about Tim's journey into space and all the hard work he put into his military career beforehand. I really learnt a lot but generally was amazed at Tim's attitude. He seems like the kind of person to really push himself, always striving for the next thing, the next opportunity and keeps going. I love how things appeared to happen by 'chance' such as him getting a BsC degree because why not and turns out that, that degree would help him become an Astronaut in the future. Then exploring the underground caves with his friends, how that helped him be less claustrophobic and get into the headspace of having a few calm moments to stop a panic.

What surprised me was how entirely serene I felt. I was weightless, no forces exerting themselves on my body. To my left was the Space Station. Below me, gradually going into shadow, was the Earth. And over my right shoulder was the universe.' Hello, is this planet Earth? takes readers on a mesmerizing tour of Tim’s historic and inspirational six-month Principia mission. Based on over 150 of Tim’s stunning photographs that he took on board the international space station, many of which have not been seen before, this lavish collection showcases the beauty of earth from above, and is the perfect visual time capsule of Tim’s remarkable trip, which captured the imaginations of millions of children and adults across the world. 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?’ A ground-breaking human history of space by beloved British astronaut and bestselling author Tim Peake. In the next few years, NASA 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 derring-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?Making aircraft models and being a part of cadets shows he had a passion for flight in his youth, even if he had no plans to venture into space at the time. But if it weren't for what followed after his time in school, he wouldn't have got to where he is now. In 1992, he graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as an officer in the British Army Air Corps. He then went on to become an Apache helicopter pilot, flight instructor, and a test pilot who served around the world. 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. Full of fascinating insight into our greatest pioneers and unsung heroes, and astonishing detail only an astronaut would know, Peake's book is the first of its kind to chronicle the human evolution of space exploration over sixty years, from our first forays to now. In the process, Peake reveals what spaceflight is really like: the wondrous view of Earth, the surreal weightlessness, the extraordinary danger, the surprising humdrum, the unexpected humour, the new-found perspective, the years of training, the psychological pressures, the gruelling physical toll, the thrill of launch and the trepidation of re-entry.