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kelly_e's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
Title: An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
Author: Chris Hadfield
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 3.75
Pub Date: September 1, 2015
T H R E E β’ W O R D S
Insightful β’ Humorous β’ Accessible
π S Y N O P S I S
Canadian astronaut, Chris Hadfield, became well known internationally for his version of Space Oddity, which he filmed while on board the ISS. An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth documents his journey to becoming an astronaut, exploring what it takes and what life is like as an astronaut. He also shares many of the the life lessons and the hard earned wisdom he learned along the way.
π T H O U G H T S
This book took me by complete surprise! I was expecting it to be overly technical, but it explored science and technology (in this case space exploration) in a very accessible way for the average reader, using everyday language.
It's possible An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth could come across as overly preachy, as he shares many life lessons in a sitcom dad kind of way. At times it felt overly repetitive, however, I enjoyed his story, especially the anecdotes of his time on the ISS.
Hadfield is a great storyteller, and comes across as a humble and likeable person who had enjoyed great success in his professional life. I highly recommend listening to the audio, as it is read by the author himself.
π R E C O M M E N D β’ T O
β’ space buffs
β’ audiobook lovers
π F A V O U R I T E β’ Q U O T E S
"If you start thinking that only your biggest and shiniest moments count, you're setting yourself up to feel like a failure most of the time."
"In any field, itβs a plus if you view criticism as potentially helpful advice rather than as a personal attack."
Author: Chris Hadfield
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 3.75
Pub Date: September 1, 2015
T H R E E β’ W O R D S
Insightful β’ Humorous β’ Accessible
π S Y N O P S I S
Canadian astronaut, Chris Hadfield, became well known internationally for his version of Space Oddity, which he filmed while on board the ISS. An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth documents his journey to becoming an astronaut, exploring what it takes and what life is like as an astronaut. He also shares many of the the life lessons and the hard earned wisdom he learned along the way.
π T H O U G H T S
This book took me by complete surprise! I was expecting it to be overly technical, but it explored science and technology (in this case space exploration) in a very accessible way for the average reader, using everyday language.
It's possible An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth could come across as overly preachy, as he shares many life lessons in a sitcom dad kind of way. At times it felt overly repetitive, however, I enjoyed his story, especially the anecdotes of his time on the ISS.
Hadfield is a great storyteller, and comes across as a humble and likeable person who had enjoyed great success in his professional life. I highly recommend listening to the audio, as it is read by the author himself.
π R E C O M M E N D β’ T O
β’ space buffs
β’ audiobook lovers
π F A V O U R I T E β’ Q U O T E S
"If you start thinking that only your biggest and shiniest moments count, you're setting yourself up to feel like a failure most of the time."
"In any field, itβs a plus if you view criticism as potentially helpful advice rather than as a personal attack."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Medical content
Minor: Confinement
ntvenessa's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Solid and enjoyable. The insight into space travel was really interesting. Overall, this was a relatively light hearted, genuine and casually uplifting read. Take your copy on holiday or to the beach!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Grief
Minor: Vomit