Packing for Mars - The Curious Science of Life in the Void - Mary Roach
Summary
- An exploration of how hard it is to maintain life in zero-gravity environments, and to even get there in the first place.
How I discovered it
- Always enjoyed Mary Roach's books, and I am interested in anything to do with space
Reflections
- I really enjoyed this book, even though not many ideas found their way into my zk. In many ways it increases appreciation for how ideal the earth is set up for life.
Quotes
- Personal hygiene as practiced in the U.S. today is largely a cultural fetish, actively promoted by those with commercial interests - Mary Roach
- Only in space do you understand what incredible happiness it is just to walk. To walk on Earth - Laveikin
- With charm comes charm’s sidekick, dilapidation - Mary Roach