A review by caitwitt
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me about Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything by Chris Hadfield

5.0

I found a kindred spirit in an astronaut. I absolutely loved hearing Chris' theories on how to live life, aiming to "be a zero" and, instead of seeking glory, find satisfaction in the little moments. His recounting of his experiences launching into space, living in space, and returning were incredible. They were vivid enough to make you feel like you were sitting right next to him, squeezed into the Shuttle or Soyuz, and human enough so that you could feel his wonderment at the whole thing. But it wasn't a, "How did I get here" David Byrne-esque thing. He worked very hard to get there, and every step of the way took nothing for granted. An excellent book about taking each task singularly and doing the best you can.