Books: Astronaut Chris Hadfield Stays Grounded in Space
The ratio of prep time to time on orbit is many months: single day in space. You train for a few years, minimum, before you’re even assigned to a space mission…if you don’t love the job, that time will not fly. – Chris Hadfield
Take what you thought about not sweating the small stuff and flip it on its head. This behind-the-scenes look at an astronaut’s journey to space is crammed with refreshing insight about how to embrace the everyday. Offering a unique perspective that often challenges conventional wisdom, Commander Chris Hadfield weaves technical explanations about his years of training with philosophical reflections on the lessons learned leading up to and following his time in orbit. There’s nothing like facing your own demise head-on in a death simulation to give you a bit of perspective!
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An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
by Chris Hadfield
Hardcover, 304 pages
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In this NPR Fresh Air interview, Chris Hadfield shares his inspiring journey into space.
Feature photo: NASA ESA
