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Adapted by Emily Easton.
Kelly conversationally recounts his life--from childhood through his military career to his missions as a NASA astronaut--in anecdotes underscoring his determination and can-do attitude. Much of the book is devoted to Kelly's year on the ISS, providing a detailed portrait of life in space. Many black-and-white photographs (as well as a section of full-color images) from throughout his life are interspersed. Glos., ind.