Out of the Blue

By Art Stephenson

Art Stephenson, former Director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, shares his life story from boyhood to retirement after 50 years working in America's space programs. This book has black and white pictures in it. A color version with color pictures is also available. In this autobiography, Art shares his strong relationship with a loving God who led him from a very isolated and introverted young man to a leader in his church and in his growing roles in industry and later in government. He shares the importance of the support of family and close friends and an openness to say yes to God when he calls "out of the blue." From his time working on the Apollo program, Art worked on programs associated with the Space Shuttle for most of his career. He shares how he addressed many management challenges in industry and during his 5 years working for NASA. Art also shares the importance of finding time for family members while accepting the demands of a busy professional life. And he shares how, since retirement, he has focused on giving back by working with outstanding non-profit organizations that are making a difference in the lives of at-risk children, youth, the poor, and the homeless. This autobiography is written in a "story" fashion making it more fun to read rather presenting a chronological account of Art's life. A chapter on family, for example, goes from his early years with his parents and siblings to times with his wife and kids to times with his adult children and grandchildren. Another example is the chapter where he shares about 11 very unique days surrounding the launch of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Each chapter is a personal sharing on a particular topic or period of his life. Throughout this life story Art shares how his life was influenced by a strong Christian Faith. This is not a story of one success after another. It is a story full of ups and downs in his personal and professional life. All proceeds from the sale of this book go to support the work of a wonderful worldwide, Christian, non-profit organization called Servants in Faith and Technology (SIFAT). This organization works with poor people in over 90 countries to have a sustainable, more abundant life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1799138909
• ISBN13: 9781799138907
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.7" x 5.5"