About the book: 2019 / American astronaut Scott Kelly made four flights into space, was twice a member of a multi-day American mission to the International Space Station and spent orbit for a total of more than 500 days. Much has been written about his extraordinary experience in the press, and now there is an opportunity to learn more from him. A sincere story about yourself, your childhood, and growing up paints an accurate psychological portrait of a person who chooses the path of an astronaut, helps you see fearless heroes from an unusual perspective and better understand their motivation and personal characteristics. Kelly reveals the unique world of space explorers - with everyday heroism and absurd situations, with romance and everyday life, with tragedy and humor, with ups and downs. Kelly's recollections of life on the ISS bring vivid national characters to life, showing the weaknesses and strengths of the crew members - Americans, Russians, Italians and others. Russian-speaking readers will be interested in a look from “the other side” at Russian cosmonautics with its features and experience, which sometimes shock and arouse the respect of Americans.