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Chasing space : an astronaut's story of grit, grace, and second chances Cover Image Book

Chasing space : an astronaut's story of grit, grace, and second chances / Leland Melvin.

Melvin, Leland, 1964- (author.).

Summary:

A memoir by the former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver traces his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that create opportunities for success.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0062496727
  • ISBN: 9780062496720
  • ISBN: 9780062496737
  • ISBN: 0062496735
  • Physical Description: vii, 241 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2017.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
I really can't hear -- Vision, grit, and Lynchburg -- Second chances -- A short life in the NFL -- Nasa Langley -- The world's most exclusive club -- Recovery and tragedy -- Training for space -- The final frontier -- Educator -- The next mission.

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Genre: Autobiographies.

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  • 21 of 22 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Bladen County Library.

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Bladen Main Branch B MELVIN (Text) 30441100761741 Adult Biography Available -