PDF-(READ)-Chasing Space: An Astronaut\'s Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances

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 successLeland 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 starsWhile 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 StationIn 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 destinyAs a chemist athlete engineer and space traveler Lelands 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. 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