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The Orbital Perspective by Astronaut Ron Garan

February 6, 2015 by Valerie Mitchell

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The Orbital Perspective by Astronaut Ron Garan

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Can you imagine what it would be like to travel into outer space? Do you think it would change the way you view things?

Astronaut Ron Garan has spent 178 days in space and has travelled 71 million miles in orbit. His amazing experiences taught him in unexpected ways unrelated to his job. This is what he calls ‘The Orbital Perspective.”

Working in close quarters with others on the International Space Station, he had time to reflect on personal relationships and the issues that we face here on earth.

He learned that it is possible and very beneficial to take a step back and look at the big picture. By working together towards a common goal, even people who appear to be diverse and have different backgrounds and personalities can successfully solve problems and accomplish good things together.

The skills and insight he gained are perfectly suited to be applied here on earth!

The Orbital Perspective
Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million Miles
by Astronaut Ron Garan
isbn 978-1626562462
Pub. date 2/2/15

Description: “On space walks and through windows, Garan was struck by the stunning beauty of the Earth from space but sobered by knowing how much needed to be done to help this troubled planet. And yet on the International Space Station, Garan, a former fighter pilot, was working work side by side with Russians, who only a few years before were “the enemy.” If fifteen nationalities could collaborate on one of the most ambitious, technologically complicated undertakings in history, surely we can apply that kind of cooperation and innovation toward creating a better world. That spirit is what Garan calls the “orbital perspective.””

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  1. Jane H says

    February 6, 2015 at 5:52 am

    I’m always willing to learn. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this book.

  2. Samantha says

    February 6, 2015 at 6:30 am

    What a great point he makes. If we can collaborate on something so extreme as space travel, then why not on the more simple fundamental aspects? Would love to read how his insight.

  3. EMMA L HORTON says

    February 6, 2015 at 8:56 am

    SOUNDS LIKE AN INTERESTING BOOK FOR THE LIBRARY

  4. Sharon Kaminski says

    February 6, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I would love to win, thanks.

  5. Laura P. says

    February 6, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I just read An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth a few weeks ago and I really liked it. It would be interesting to read someone else’s perspective as well.

  6. Laura P. says

    February 6, 2015 at 9:22 am

    I just read a similar book and would love to compare the different perspectives (I wrote another comment earlier but I don’t think it went through)

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    February 6, 2015 at 1:07 pm

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  11. Teresa Motz says

    February 6, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    A book from a perspective only a few are privileged to have!

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  15. Amy Z. says

    February 6, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    It would be fun to read about such a unique experience!

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    February 6, 2015 at 8:31 pm

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    February 6, 2015 at 10:12 pm

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    February 6, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    I love space exploration! This would be awesome to read :)

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    February 10, 2015 at 2:28 am

    with 5 (soon to be 6) little ones ranging from ages 10years down to 17 months and another 3 months away from birth this is a very serious and important subject which I do speak to my children about often….this book is another great and FUN way to get children to understand the seriousness and importance of bullying and how to deal with it when they are subjected to it….this book would get much use in my household! good luck to all!

  32. Aaron Shapiro says

    February 11, 2015 at 1:36 am

    Sounds cool

  33. Michele H. says

    February 11, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    I admire astronauts.

  34. Deborah Poston says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I have wanted to read this book since it was published. Ron Garan’s perspectives of earth and the universe are something that can only be gained through his experiences in space. I would like the opportunity to share this through his book.

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    February 14, 2015 at 1:02 am

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  37. FRANK says

    February 14, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  38. Shelton says

    February 15, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Interesting perspective. I’d like to read this.

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    February 15, 2015 at 5:16 pm

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  40. Katherine Riley says

    February 16, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I like space – this would be a very interesting book.

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    February 17, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    My son would like this

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    February 18, 2015 at 7:27 am

    What a fascinating perspective!

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    February 19, 2015 at 7:58 am

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  44. Ed says

    February 19, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I would like to read the work of Astronaut Ron Garan.

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    February 20, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    It sounds very interesting. Thanks.

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    February 20, 2015 at 9:31 pm

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