whitmc's review against another edition
4.0
Listened on audio and very much enjoyed hearing about Hadfield's experience hoping to be an astronaut, despite there not being a Canadian space program until he already needed to lay the foundation to be an astronaut, and his and his family's experience devoting their lives to this goal, then going to space. His focus and enthusiasm are contagious and inspirational.
nixreadsbooks's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
bcgg's review against another edition
3.0
A book I would read over a period of time, enjoying the small stories and insights but not a page turner or one you would feel you needed to finish.
There is no denying the great impact Chris Hadfield has made and the ongoing teacher he has become to so many interested in space travel and the universe.
There is no denying the great impact Chris Hadfield has made and the ongoing teacher he has become to so many interested in space travel and the universe.
inkks's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing read. It has the perfect amount of examples from earth as well as from space to reinforce the life lesson Chris is pushing. Will definitely read it again.
roseybot's review against another edition
5.0
We got a little emotional at Robots Read over this book. EXCELLENT read!
erbooklover's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book so much, I would have finished it in one day if I would have had the time. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Definitely gonna read this book again ! It not only gives an insight into the life on an astronaut but leaves you with so much motivation and inspiration.
nbhatta's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting. Incredibly interesting, actually. I like how frank he was about the effect of his career on his family. My only issue was that the organization of the book was a bit off and disjointed, but that's only minor.
Still, so interesting!
Still, so interesting!
sfletcher26's review against another edition
4.0
I had real problems getting in to this book. it is very much a book of two halves I am glad in retrospect though that my wife encouraged me to persevere.
My problem was that the first section of the book came across as the worst kind of preachy biography.
Once however he got into space the book really lit up.
My problem was that the first section of the book came across as the worst kind of preachy biography.
Once however he got into space the book really lit up.