Today, 02/16/26, I finished reading the book “Atmosphere” written by Taylor Jenkinsreid. This book appears on a multitude of “must read” lists. The book comes with a solid hook that ensures you will want to read to the end. I must not have read the synopsis as the relationship plot was a complete surprise to me. I really appreciated the emphasis on courage not denoting a lack of fear, but rather the presence of fear and moving forward anyway. I loved the lesson on working collaboratively as a team versus solely for the benefit of one. I appreciated how Joan saw the good in others and befriended even those who were harder to like. I thought about NASA and how I do not think I could ever muster enough courage or brain power to leave earth. I thought about how being far away from home shows one what truly matters and what one values most of all – things like family, shared time together, and laughter. It makes us question if we would risk our lives for the life of another. The author displayed so well how adults and children need love and attention. The book resonates themes of sadness, loss, love, connection, courage, collaboration, work ethic, dreams, relationships, family, and home. Overall, I would recommend this book as a solid couch read.
Liked Quote(s):
“The night sky is a map, and once you know how to read it, it will always be there. You’ll never be lost.”
“Do you know the difference between bravery and courage?” Vanessa said. “My dad taught me when I was little. Bravery is being unafraid of something other people are afraid of. Courage is being afraid, but strong enough to do it anyway.”
“But we are fallible. The strong ones are the ones who accept it.”
“This whole world is full of stories of people falling in love with exactly who they weren’t supposed to.”
“It’s about the collective, not the individual.”
“… to someone, you are everything that matters on this entire planet”
Simply Op 
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