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An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
- Narrated by: Chris Hadfield
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth is an inspirational memoir of space exploration and hard-won wisdom, from an astronaut who has spent a lifetime making the impossible a reality.
Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4,000 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, been temporarily blinded while clinging to the exterior of an orbiting spacecraft, and become a YouTube sensation with his performance of David Bowie's ‘Space Oddity' in space. The secret to Chris Hadfield's success - and survival - is an unconventional philosophy he learned at NASA: prepare for the worst - and enjoy every moment of it.
In his book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Chris Hadfield takes listeners 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 mesmerising 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 Colonel Hadfield. But his vivid and refreshing insights in this book will teach you how to think like an astronaut, and will change, completely, the way you view life on Earth - especially your own.
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- orsoghu
- 19-04-19
fantastic
I love this book. it's not just an autobiography, it's thought provoking in many ways and the core ideas can resonate in most people's life. Being prepared for the worst, always training, always being challenged, the competitiveness of overachievers thrown at the bottom of the stairs. Chris' voice is also very easy listen to listen to, relaxing but not boring. perfect.
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- Mr H.
- 02-02-15
This is Our Universe but not as we see it
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would definitely suggest all my friends read this book. Chris Hadfield teaches us to be observant and to view things around us from a wider angle, a different perspective perhaps. The World we live in is a beautiful place and we must all strive to keep it that way, equally we must treasure the time that we have on earth.This Astronaut takes us into the secret life of a modern day Test Pilot and shows us that we can achieve wonderful things even though we may live in different countries of the world and in some cases with people who's countries were cold war enemies.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Chris Hadfield a Canadian who found himself in America and then found himself looking down on the earth from outer space.
Which character – as performed by Chris Hadfield – was your favourite?
Chris Hadfield was the writer and told his own story of his journey to become a leading Astronaut. How it is possible for anyone to follow the dream and reach the stars.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Yes the descriptions he speaks of when he talks about the incredible views from space. Please note that he has since published a collection of truly amazing pictures of the earth and parts of the world. It makes you feel as though you are seeing those views with your own eyes.
Any additional comments?
If you are thinking of a visit to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida USA then please read this book or better still listen to the Audio Book because it will give you a much better insight of the exhibits on show. Thank you Chris. My wife and I are visiting Florida late February 2015.
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- boberino
- 20-07-15
excellent excellent excellent
Chris Hadfield is a truly inspiring, genuinely and honest man, I recommend this book to everyone
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- Harold Hughes
- 31-05-15
Proof that Passion is All
Would you listen to An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth again? Why?
Yes - it is truly inspirational and proves that when you have a passion you can literally reach for the stars
What does Chris Hadfield bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
The depth of passion and emotion in his story
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
In Space Everyone Can Hear You Sing
Any additional comments?
The guy is so humble and such a true inspiration
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- Ryan McDonald
- 16-02-21
Fantastic. Favourite book personally thus far.
Brilliant. Unbelievably intresting and a fantastic blend between story and adaptable lessons for life on earth.
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- Philip Moroz
- 19-09-20
Fantastic
A really incredible book. A lot to be learned from this - wonderful advice for everyone.
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- Craig H
- 19-12-20
impressive story
Slightly earnest, but a motivational tale - work hard, see results. I enjoyed this book, some great insights into an Astronauts career path.
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- FRANCES M.
- 17-01-18
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I like books written with honesty and I thought this was an honest and inspiring account.
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- Deborah, York
- 10-11-16
Brilliant!
I listened and relistened to this book many times now. What an amazing attitude this man has to work and life, on and off planet. Just wow!
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- Carl D.
- 23-05-15
Outstanding
Do not miss, life changing. Can't stress enough, you will not be disappointed with this audio
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