Star Sailor: My Life as a NASA Astronaut

Star Sailor: My Life as a NASA Astronaut is an engaging memoir by astronaut Charlie Bolden, offering readers an up-close account of his shuttle missions and his remarkable journey through NASA. The book covers pivotal moments in space history, such as deploying the Hubble Space Telescope, working alongside Sally Ride, and leading the first U.S. mission with a Russian cosmonaut. Bolden shares his childhood memories of watching Flash Gordon and his eventual rise to become the first Black NASA Administrator. The book also reflects on the emotional impact of events like the Challenger disaster. Bolden's narrative is paired with immersive full-color photos, diagrams, scientific sidebars, and personal insights into astronaut training, work, and life. The story, co-written with Tonya Bolden, includes an author's note and a timeline of significant events in Bolden's life and career.