Book Review: "The Orbital Perspective- Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million Miles"

"You don't need to be in orbit to have the orbital perspective.."

I've never reviewed a book before. I've read lots of them, sure, but I've never gotten around to sharing my thoughts on something I've read. However after reading "The Orbital Perspective," the newly released book by astronaut Ron Garan, I've never felt so compelled to spread a universal message before. That is, the message of trust, hope, and global collaboration.

"The Orbital Perspective" is for sale from Feb 2nd
credit: Amazon

Having flown in space twice, including a five and a half month flight to the International Space Station in 2011, Garan has seen the beauty of planet Earth from space. He beautifully recalls the history and stories of the US-Russian space programmes, and how both nations have evolved from being the bitterest of enemies, into the friendliest of partners on board the ISS.

This is more than just a good book, nor is it just a book that only the space enthusiasts in your life should read. It appeals to everyone of all ages and nations who would like to see the Earth in a better state than it's already in. Astronauts and cosmonauts always say that if everyone could get the opportunity to see our planet from space, that the world would be a better place. The same is true for this book. If everyone could get their hands on Ron Garan's new book "The Orbital Perspective," the world and we, the citizens of "spaceship Earth" would be much better off.

After reading it, one immediately feels that all of the problems that we face on planet Earth today are able to be overcome. The only question we need to ask ourselves is how exactly do we knock down the barriers that stand in place between nations being able to trust one another, and Ron Garan certainly does a fantastic job in coming up with possible solutions.

Garan has successfully just written the textbook that will provide people from all corners of the globe with the information on how to view ourselves and our planet a little differently- by shifting our perspective to that of the orbital perspective. Immerse yourself in a journey around the world, hearing first-hand stories of successful cooperation between different nations and organisations working toward a common good, all from the comfort of your home.

"The Orbital Perspective- Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million Miles" is available for purchase from February 2 2015 at:

Ron Garan conducting a spacewalk aboard the ISS

-Amazon
-Barnes and Noble
-iBook Store
-Google Play Store
-IndieBound
-Powell's
-Goodreads

More information about the book can be found at www.orbitalperspective.com
Also be sure to follow Ron on Twitter @Astro_Ron



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