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

by Leland Melvin

Book Overview

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.

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062496735
• ISBN13: 9780062496737
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Amistad Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.9"