An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
by Chris Hadfield
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 25.5K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 295 pages.
About An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Chris Hadfield |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 295 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Science, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 4.14 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,474 |
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What genre is An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth?
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth is categorized as Non-Fiction, Science, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth worth reading?
Based on 25.5K reader ratings, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth has an average score of 4.14 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth?
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth has 295 pages.
Who wrote An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth?
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth was written by Chris Hadfield. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth?
The ISBN-13 for An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth is 9780316253020.0.
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