University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition

Andrew P. Friesen Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Book Title: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth

Author: Chris Hadfield

Selection Statement:

Commander Chris Hadfield’s guide to life is the best book on the psychology of high performance. His writing touches on motivation, team dynamics, debriefing, and psychological skills to help cope with high-pressure (literally life and death) situations. The book epitomizes what high performance looks like.


Year: 2022