Arkwright is a great book. Arkwright is one man's vision that humanity should look to the stars to ensure that we don't end where we started. Arkwright is a feel-good book. 
 The story starts off in the 1930's with a bunch of wannabe science fiction writers trying to break into this unknown industry and one of them is Nathan Arkwright. Over the years, Nathan becomes a great writer and inspires millions with his Galaxy Patrol books. Before his death, he ensures that all the money he has earned goes to the Arkwright Foundation whose goal it is to build humanity's first true starship and launch it at the nearest known habitable planet. There are many ups and downs in the book and some edge-of-your-seat moments where you want things to go right just this once. 
 The book is easy to read (or listen, in my case) and an easy 4/5 stars from me.