{"product_id":"chasing-space-leland-melvin-9780062496737","title":"Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeland 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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 \u003cem\u003eAtlantis\u003c\/em\u003e, working on the International Space Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003cem\u003eChasing Space\u003c\/em\u003e 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 destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a chemist, athlete, engineer and space traveler, Leland's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leland Melvin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0062496735\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062496737\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amistad Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/22\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e189291 \/ Chasing Space: Young Readers' Edition\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Leland Melvin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44048613802239,"sku":"9780062496737","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e0e8ece1-1af4-40e9-aa12-73ad6230fb42.jpg?v=1684996794","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chasing-space-leland-melvin-9780062496737","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}