Defying Limits
Lessons from the Edge of the Universe

Quick and easy read about a quiet, humble, family-man Canadian astronaut. If he’s as great as he sounds in the book, the world needs more people like him.......more

3.0 Stars As both Canadian and space enthusiast, I was very interested in reading this memoir. I have previously read Chris Hadfield’s memoir and, unfortunately, found this one disappointing in comparison. This book was way too short to be short to be satisfying and only provided a very surface level......more

Defying Limits is an inspirational, uplifting, and life-affirming memoir. Dave dream of being an astronaut as a child, years before Canada began a space program. This memoir displays his lifelong passion, resilience and living life to the fullest. Dave becomes a doctor, a husband, a father, and of c......more

I’m fascinated with people traveling into space. I’ve been to NASA at Cape Canaveral a few times and was fortunate enough to see one of the last launches of the space shuttle so I was excited to receive this book from Simon and Schuster Canada. I’ve read a few books written by astronauts and I have......more

Dave Williams has written an amazing and wonderful memoir! This is the sort of book you do not want to put down and you find yourself just in awe of what Williams has done. I have always been fascinated by space and space exploration and this book gave me a glimpse into that life. The book was well......more