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An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth

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Colonel Chris Hadfield is, by all accounts, a modern-day hero — whether he’s exposing the wonders of space to an entire generation through social media, becoming the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, or playing the first music ever recorded in space. Now, you can get an even deeper look into the life of this remarkable man in his autobiography An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything ($17). 
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