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Chasing Space : an Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances by Melvin, Leland is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Chasing Space : an Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances about?
<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p
Who reads Chasing Space : an Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Melvin, Leland
- Publisher
- Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780062665928
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Engineering, Memoir, Sports
- Rating
- 3.67 / 5 (130 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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