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casperpumpkin's review
4.0
I worry, like, a lot. But if I spent my career preparing for every possible impending-death scenario like Chris Hadfield has, maybe I would worry a little less. Maybe.
Also, the concept that everyone is either a +1, -1 or 0 is genius. Genius!
Also, the concept that everyone is either a +1, -1 or 0 is genius. Genius!
miaxana's review against another edition
5.0
What an inspirational read!
This isn’t my usual reading material, i tend not to read non fiction and particularly don’t read stuff about individuals. But I picked this up as a 99p kindle deal and was so glad I did. I found it so so interesting, and Hadfield has such an inspirational work ethic and personality.
This isn’t my usual reading material, i tend not to read non fiction and particularly don’t read stuff about individuals. But I picked this up as a 99p kindle deal and was so glad I did. I found it so so interesting, and Hadfield has such an inspirational work ethic and personality.
stjames's review
4.0
A quick but inspiring read, perfect for New Year's Day. Some cool insights into how both the U.S. and Russian space programs operate, and some excellent musings on humility and dedication.
tagrudev's review
5.0
I give that book 5 stars, not because it's the best but because it helped me with a lot of positivity and new targets to follow, thank you Chris Hadfield - you're a great man!
kstones's review
4.0
Obviously I had to read the book by the star of this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo and of one of the best episodes of Fresh Air that's ever kept me sitting in a parked car (http://www.npr.org/2013/10/30/241830872/astronaut-chris-hadfield-brings-lessons-from-space-down-to-earth ). While I wished parts of the book with generic "stay positive" type advice would hurry up and get back to what peeing in space is like, I still enjoyed the whole package. Commander Hadfield is accomplished and fascinating, and somehow still humble. One of my favorite parts of his story is how driven he is. Even though Canada didn't have a space program when he was a kid, he did everything with the question, "What would an astronaut do now?" in mind. (Would an astronaut watch TV or read a book?) Truly inspiring. I might just start asking myself WWCHD: What would Chris Hadfield do? (It's already gotten me to the gym! Where can I buy the bracelet?)
knitncycle's review
4.0
Quick and easy read. I enjoyed the perspective. I learned about space travel.
jenniferstringer's review
4.0
This was an engaging & readable memoir of the life of an astronaut where the power of negative thinking and sweating the small stuff keeps you alive. I’m in awe of his self-discipline and single-minded dedication to his purpose. He dedicates the book to his wife, Helena, and she is the real super-hero of the book, though he doesn’t say a lot about their marriage. No way you raise 3 kids on an astronaut’s schedule unless someone else is doing some major heavy-lifting. I want to read her memoir. This was written 10 years ago and I wonder what he thinks of all the billionaire tech moguls starting up space program these days.