Chasing space an astronaut's story of grit, grace, and second chances
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.
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| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,
[2017]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| 505 | 0 | |a 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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