WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
Honest, authentic, and brilliant. Bob Zimmermann offers a heartfelt perspective that captures the essence of the human experience and reminds us all that regardless of yesterday’s circumstances or tomorrows challenges…TODAY it is Time To Launch! — Mark E. Hoog
A fantastic read! Bob Zimmerman reflects back on his personal experiences and provides a framework for the reader to navigate their daily missions in life! There are valuable lessons in this book for all readers...young, old, aviators, non-aviators. I promise that you will come away invigorated and ready to live with more purposeful intention.
I give my highest recommendation of this book. The author will help you get out of your own way by “jettisoning” your old baggage, he’ll show you how to take command of your current situation (there is always a way out), and he’ll provide you the tools to move forward! Remember, “If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm.” — Ricky Cornejo
I have zero experience flying an aircraft or serving in the military, yet this book was exactly what I needed to find deeper inspiration in my life. The author is an incredibly gifted storyteller, someone who has written this book not for his own gain, but for the benefit of all who read it. His enormous heart shines through this book, as he crafted each page to be a place of communion, connection, and inspiration. Moreover, his vulnerability to share intimate and sometimes really difficult parts of his life is something I will always hold as sacred. — Anthony Cortese
I couldn’t put it down. The parallels between flying and real life are so well defined. This book makes you reflect on your own life. Really makes you think deeper, feel deeper and act better. So happy I read it. Already purchased a copy for my 23 year old son. Lots of great lessons that can help guide you through life. I thought the younger you adapt these behaviors the better. I 100% recommend! — Maureen Malaspina
What a great, positive, and thoughtful journey. I thoroughly enjoyed the author taking the reader, through the eyes of a Navy carrier pilot, on an inspirational trip through life’s most important lessons. Bob Zimmermann uses his aviator background to guide us along as he travels with us. He has wonderfully on point examples throughout the book of how his experiences in the Navy, airlines, coaching, and how others formed his life’s perspective. There are very poignant episodes where I had to put the book down and examine my own experiences.
I heartily endorse Time To Launch as a must read for anyone searching for a path through life’s turbulent times and as a blueprint for personal growth. —Ted Ankenbauer
From the very first page Bob Zimmermann grabs you with his real life experiences and relatable nature! The positive, productive, powerful, and honest nature in which he conveys his message is truly awesome! An American Hero talking about real life using real life experiences, giving the reader achievable goals, and the knowledge that it is ok to not be perfect, the best or always right. Just be the best version of you and treat people right while forgiving and learning from past mistakes.
Time to Launch is the first book in over a decade that I have enjoyed cover to cover having to pace myself as to not read it in one sitting. Don’t wait the time to launch is NOW! — Justin C. Boone
It was such a pleasure to read this book. The adventure that the reader takes when embarking on their journey with Mr. Zimmerman is one of a kind. His life experiences are real, honest and not always roses and sunshine. The happy days were and are made possible due to adversity and struggle. Just as with a fictional story I became “attached” to the main character of this book, at the end it was hard to say goodbye. I looked forward to each new chapter and story the author shared. Eagerly awaiting the sequel! —Elizabeth McDonald
Time to Launch is an incredible check list of capturing each person’s blessings and putting them to use in navigating the ups and downs in the mission called life. Bob “Zorch” Zimmermann lets each of us know that he came from modest beginnings like so many of us and held a clear vision of what he wanted to accomplish.
The book is written by a person who had the grit and competence to land aboard an aircraft carrier at night in the North Atlantic and fly a 747 with the Space Shuttle Discovery on its back to Dulles Airport in suburban Washington. Through love and the compassion to strive for excellence, Time to Launch teaches us a method for life long happiness. Hard book to put down. — David Galiyas
This is a must-read book full of love, hope, faith, honesty, forgiveness, and inspiration. I couldn’t put it down. Time To Launch will inspire you and show you how to live life to the fullest, with unlimited possibilities. Through the author’s personal stories and his experience as a professional pilot, you will learn how to follow your passion and share your love and light with the world. I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to change their life and soar higher and higher. — Pat Hastings-Burns
A truly inspiring, moving and motivating read. You will be captivated from the start with the authors compelling descriptions of the view from the cockpit of a U.S. Navy carrier-based high-performance jet. Time To Launch is masterfully written. Bob Zimmermann weaves his experiences as a Navy carrier pilot, commercial airline captain, husband, coach, and father into profound truths about the power of your attitude to determine the course of your life.
Although the author has experienced and accomplished more in his life than most people could in five lifetimes, his message is delivered with endearing humility from a place of true love and caring. It is a message of comfort and hope—that even though you can’t control all that happens to you, you CAN control YOU and how you respond. You will learn to let go of the self-inflicted false pressure to be “the best,” but find deep satisfaction in becoming just a little better each day.
Time To Launch offers simple, powerful, and practical tools to help you improve your thinking and your outlook. As a former Navy carrier pilot myself, the authors stories took me on a wonderful journey back into my own memories and taught me how those experiences can be lessons for the rest of my life. I can personally attest that all the things the author shares, come from a place of 100% authenticity. Now everyone who reads this book can share in that experience, and become just a little better version of themselves in the process. — Chris Sharber
I was thoroughly impressed by Bob Zimmermann’s writing style. Time To Launch is engaging and easy to follow, and his anecdotes about his time as a Navy pilot are truly captivating. One of the things that I loved most about this book is the way Zimmermann takes the reader inside the cockpit with him. As he describes the various missions he flew and the challenges he faced, it’s easy to feel like you’re right there with him, experiencing everything firsthand. He then shows the similarities to the challenges we go through in life.
Time to Launch is a great read for anyone interested in aviation, self-motivation, or just a good story. Zimmermann’s writing is honest, engaging, and full of heart, and I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an inspiring and uplifting read. — Nathan Graham
I am thankful that Bob Zimmermann had the inspiration to write Time To Launch. I highly recommend his book to anyone, especially those with an exacting, high pressure, high stress personality. The authors ingenious work will be my Christmas gift to my family and friends. The book is highly engaging because of the great information and incredible stories that affected his life, we can all relate to.
I want to thank the author for having the courage to share his life story! I know so many of us are carrying some heavy “baggage” and Bob teaches us that by sharing our toughest stories—we can help others and in turn, we can also free ourselves! — Chris Comer
Bob Zimmerman is a special man in so many ways. Time To Launch captured me from the very first page. His ability to tie his exciting aviation career to real life lessons was a piece of literary genius. His open dialog about his own life was a catalyst for me to reflect on my life’s path. Well done! — Jack Hareland
Time To Launch is an excellent portrayal of one’s ability to set goals for one’s self and then do whatever it takes to achieve those goals. Captain Zimmermann uses his experiences as an athlete, a naval aviator, a husband & family man, a coach, and a commercial airline pilot to provide inspiration to the reader that while we all face unique challenges we can overcome adversity by employing our own given talents to be successful in our lives. This was a great read and I highly recommend that you participate in Time To Launch! — Kurt C....