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Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances

作者 Leland Melvin
出版社 Ingram International Inc
商品描述 Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances:Inthisrevelatoryandmovingmemoir,aformerNASAastronautandNFLwidereceivershareshispersonalj

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內容簡介 In this revelatory and moving memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success.Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path to the heavens was riddled with setbacks and injury, Leland persevered to reach the stars. While training with NASA, Melvin suffered a severe injury that left him deaf. Leland was relegated to earthbound assignments, but chose to remain and support his astronaut family. His loyalty paid off. Recovering partial hearing, he earned his eligibility for space travel. He served as mission specialist for two flights aboard the shuttle Atlantis, working on the International Space Station.In this uplifting memoir, the former NASA astronaut and professional athlete offers an examination of the intersecting role of community, determination, and grace that align to shape our opportunities and outcomes. Chasing Space is not the story of one man, but the story of many men, women, scientists, and mentors who helped him defy the odds and live out an uncommon destiny.As a chemist, athlete, engineer and space traveler, Leland's life story is a study in the science of achievement. His personal insights illuminate how grit and grace, are the keys to overcoming adversity and rising to success.

商品規格

書名 / Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances
作者 / Leland Melvin
簡介 / Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances:Inthisrevelatoryandmovingmemoir,aformerNASAastronautandNFLwidereceivershareshispersonalj
出版社 / Ingram International Inc
ISBN13 / 9780062496737
ISBN10 /
EAN / 9780062496737
誠品26碼 /
裝訂 / P:平裝
頁數 / 256
語言 / 3:英文
級別 / N:無
尺寸 / 20.1X13.2X1.8CM