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

Paperback, 240 pages, published 2018. Seventeen pages of full-color photos. NAACP Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work of Non-Fiction Great used condition. Some cosmetic wear on the cover and around the edges but the binding is good and all pages are intact. No cracks in the spine, no writing, no stains, no highlights. "As a chemist, professional athlete, engineer, and space traveler, Leland Melvin’s life story is a study in achievement. While training with NASA, Melvin suffered a severe injury that left him deaf. Though relegated to earthbound assignments, he chose to remain at NASA and his perseverance paid off. Recovering partial hearing, he earned his eligibility for space travel, then served as mission specialist for two flights aboard the shuttle Atlantis, working on the International Space Station. In this uplifting memoir, Leland 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 people--scientists and mentors--who helped him defy the odds and live out an uncommon destiny. Fun Fact: Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the NFL and in space." 👨🏿‍🚀 🚀 ✨