Find all these stories fascinating as it brings a realness to the astronauts, not just the curated image by NASA. And some of the stories are down right hilarious/mind-blowing like the wedding ring.
As for the current space program with the private sector involvement, there are pros and cons to it. The biggest thing is with technology so advanced where you can watch the launch on your phone, it loses some of the impact of how difficult and inherently dangerous space travel is.