John
larsen writes

John Larsen is a writer, university instructor, and business consultant. His second book, Earthrise, profiles the moon mission of Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, the first non-American to venture into deep space. His first book, Moose Jaw: People, Places, History, a microcosm of how the Canadian West was settled, was published by Coteau Press. It was a Canadian best-seller and won a Saskatchewan Heritage Award.

NEW RELEASE

Earthrise

The dramatic, high-stakes account of Artemis II, the first human journey into deep space in fifty years, told from the perspective of Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

The historic Artemis Il mission was celebrated around the world and broke the record for the farthest distance humans have ever travelled from Earth. Jeremy Hansen and his crew mates viewed parts of the moon never before seen by human eyes, journeyed a total of roughly over 1.1 million kilometres, took the next step in space travel—and won the hearts of everyone back home on Earth in the process. Now, Earthrise gives readers a passenger-seat view into the daring deep-space journey and the long years of intense training, grit, and perseverance Hansen needed to prepare for lift-off and fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut.

A riveting and intimate account of the iconic achievement of Artemis II, Earthrise-written by author John Larsen and based on extensive interviews he conducted with Hansen—is a testament to what can be achieved with unity, teamwork, and a bold belief in humanity’s ability to reach for the stars.

BOOKS

John is the author of Earthrise and Moose Jaw: People, Places, History (Coteau Press), which is currently out of print. Copies of Earthrise can be purchased through the bookseller link below, and signed or personalized copies can be arranged by contacting John directly at john@johnlarsenwrites.com.  

Earthrise

The dramatic, high-stakes account of Artemis II, the first human journey into deep space in fifty years, told from the perspective of Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

Moose Jaw: People, Places, History

In dramatic writing and numerous archival and contemporary photos, this accessible and lively coffee-table book tells the story of the small prairie city with the big, big reputation.

Columns

Over several decades, John has written dozens of newspaper articles, editorials, and feature pieces.  With a focus on unearthing the unique elements of universal narratives, John’s stories and editorials channel deeper ways of thinking about ordinary things.

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My mother never talked much about her childhood experiences in London during the Second World War. She only once mentioned the time she refused to take cover during the Blitz, opting instead to run...

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Adel Gamar and John Larsen: Leaders must embrace adaptability to navigate the new normal

Nothing in our generation has wielded such profound business and social impacts as COVID-19. In spite of a world order turned upside down, some things remain constant. None of these is more...

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