Back to Earth

What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet—And Our Mission to Protect It

De: Nicole Stott

Narrado por: Nicole Stott

Inspired by insights gained in spaceflight, a NASA astronaut offers key lessons to empower Earthbound readers to fight climate change

When Nicole Stott first saw Earth from space, she realized how interconnected we are and knew she had to help protect our planetary home.

In Back to Earth, Stott imparts essential lessons in problem-solving, survival, and crisis response that each of us can practice to make change. She knows we can overcome differences to address global issues, because she saw this every day on the International Space Station. Stott shares stories from her spaceflight and insights from scientists, activists, and changemakers working to solve our greatest environmental challenges. She learns about the complexities of Earth’s biodiversity from NASA engineers working to enable life in space and from scientists protecting life on Earth for future generations. Ultimately, Stott reveals how we each have the power to respect our planetary home and one another by living our lives like crewmates, not passengers, on an inspiring shared mission

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“In Back to Earth, my former space crewmate Nicole Stott poignantly captures what astronauts experience when looking at Earth from space: a life-changing view of our beautiful yet fragile home, one that is in need of our stewardship. A must read for anyone who cares about this planet—which should be all of us.”—Astronaut Scott Kelly, New York Times-bestselling author of Endurance

“A brilliant and poignant manual on what it means to live on Earth. Stott’s clarity and eloquence might bring you to tears. It should be read aloud to children, assigned in schools, shared with Congress, and placed in houses of worship.”—Paul Hawken, New York Times–bestselling author of Drawdown

“Stott shows us that Earth is our ship—and if we’re not careful, we’re sunk. Her experiences convinced her that we can all do something to make the world better. The tasks ahead, and the views, are tremendous.”—Bill Nye, the science guy

“Stott’s insights on Earth’s vulnerability are a powerful inspiration to counter indifference, and a spur to fully appreciate and preserve what we have before it’s gone.”—The Edge, humanitarian and musician, U2

“Stott is that rarest of individuals—at once a wonderful writer, deep thinker, keen observer, inspired artist, and gentle soul. No one who reads this stunning, moving, and hopeful work will forget that humanity shares one home.”—Robert Kurson, New York Times–bestselling author of Rocket Men

“Nicole conveys the importance of space exploration with an astronaut’s understanding and an artist’s eye. Her unique perspective can help all of us better appreciate our home as well as encourage the passion needed to take care of it."

—Astronaut Mike Massimino, New York Times-bestselling author of Spaceman

“A smart, witty guide to living on our home planet from one of the only humans to have lived in space and under the sea, Nicole understands our worlds, from algae to stardust. Now she lets us in on the magic. Buy, read, act!”

—Lynn Sherr, ABC News correspondent and author of Sally Ride

"I shared a delicious curry meal off-planet with Nicole on the International Space Station and it felt just like home. When we landed and broke bread again I had a new perspective and appreciation of what it meant to be home. Through Back to Earth Nicole helps us all find that perspective and connection to our home Planet."—Astronaut Leland Melvin, author of Chasing Space

“Nicole’s wonderful book maps her extraordinary journey from Earth to space and back again. She teaches us how to see our world as the spaceship it really is, and how important it is to take great care of the round blue vehicle in which we all ride.”

—Peter Gabriel, musician and humanitarian

Read it now. Do not pass go.

Wonderful overview, literally and figuratively, of our Earth. A must read for all, not just the eco-conscious like me.

Meditations on Space, Earth and Earthlings

Nicole Stott eloquently shares what she has experienced and learned from her time as an astronaut and her studies of ecology. This is a MUST READ.

This is why we go…

This book is a beautiful articulation of the reason we go “to space for earth”. Einstein famously posited that we cannot solve problems with the same perspective that created (and upholds) them.

Nicole eloquently describes the motivations and perspectives of astronauts, and it’s absolutely inspiring. After reading this book, I can’t imagine how someone would argue again that we need to figure out our problems on Earth before we go to space. In fact, we now know otherwise. I hope every work leader takes the time to study this extraordinary book.

A really inspiring story

A really inspiring story that has inspired me to develop more as a young man coming of age with a type-A personality. I found this book very well written, narrated, and I further highly recommend it.

Fascinating read

I finished the book
I can't tell you how fascinating I think it is...
Truly loved it...very, very, very inspiring. Though provoking and crazy smart...learned a lot.
Amazed to see how much bigger...how much more far reaching the space industries are...

Excellent perspective on our Earth

The author/narrator uses her unique perspective as an accomplished astronaut to give a new perspective on the fragility of our home planet and ways for humanity to leave the planet better for future generations. An excellent listen!

KSC Employee Approved Masterpiece

First read of Nicole’s KSC to ISS story in a Florida Today newspaper article. All of her fellow KSC workers always had a bit of shared pride in her accomplishments. One of our own is on the Space Station. 😎 The quality and passion she brought to the job is revealed in this book. Our “Thin Blue Line” of existence is on the line. Having an Earth champion like Ms. Stott gives one hope that we will rally back and preserve our one and only home planet. Well done Nicole. Future Earthians will appreciate your efforts…

Should be required reading

Nicole has a VERY important story to tell. Her passion for Earth is so compelling. Every high school student should read this book as part of their curriculum. Her experience in space drives her love of Earth and she makes me feel it too in her narrative.

Ponderous

Exciting to hear a voice from one unique perspective on our existence on this planet. My frustration with hearing this probably mirrors the author’s.
I may of missed the way forward.