An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything
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Book Synopsis: Travel to space and back with astronaut Chris Hadfield's “enthralling” bestseller as your eye-opening guide (Slate). Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposed of a live snake while piloting a plane, and been temporarily blinded while clinging to the exterior of an orbiting spacecraft. The secret to Col. Hadfield's success-and survival-is an unconventional philosophy he learned at NASA: prepare for the worst- and enjoy every moment of it.
In An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Col. Hadfield takes readers deep into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. Through eye-opening, entertaining stories filled with the adrenaline of launch, the mesmerizing wonder of spacewalks, and the measured, calm responses mandated by crises, he explains how conventional wisdom can get in the way of achievement — and happiness. His own extraordinary education in space has taught him some counterintuitive lessons: don't visualize success, do care what others think, and always sweat the small stuff.
You might never be able to build a robot, pilot a spacecraft, make a music video or perform basic surgery in zero gravity like Col. Hadfield. But his vivid and refreshing insights will teach you how to think like an astronaut, and will change, completely, the way you view life on Earth — especially your own.”
“Hadfield proves himself to be not only a fierce explorer of the universe, but also a deeply thoughtful explorer of the human condition.” —Maria Popova, Brain Pickings
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Experience the thrilling and captivating journey of an astronaut with Chris Hadfield's bestseller, "An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth." This remarkable book offers a unique perspective on ingenuity, determination, and being prepared for anything. With nearly 4000 hours of space travel, Hadfield's anecdotes will keep you on the edge of your seat. From breaking into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife to facing unexpected challenges in orbit, Hadfield's unconventional philosophy will inspire you to embrace the worst-case scenarios and savor every moment of life's adventures.
In this extraordinary memoir, Colonel Hadfield immerses readers in his years of training and space exploration, revealing the secrets behind making the seemingly impossible possible. Through enthralling stories of exhilarating launches, breathtaking spacewalks, and level-headed crisis management, he challenges conventional wisdom and exposes the barriers that hinder our achievements and happiness. Hadfield's lessons learned from his extraordinary education in space will transform the way you think, encouraging you to abandon preconceived notions of success, prioritize the opinions of others, and pay attention to the seemingly insignificant details that can make a world of difference.
While you may not have the opportunity to pilot a spacecraft or perform surgery in zero gravity, Chris Hadfield's insights will teach you how to approach life like an astronaut. By embracing his vivid and refreshing perspectives, you will undoubtedly view your own life on Earth in an entirely new light. Join the ranks of readers who have described Hadfield as a "fierce explorer of the universe" and delve into the pages of "An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth" today.
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