Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith As Nasa's Record-Setting Frequent Flyer
West Lafayette, Ind: Purdue University Press, 2013. First edition (presumed). Hardcover. xviii, 274 pages: illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm; index. new / Fine. Item #100361
ISBN: 9781557536310
Contents: Prologue: Jim Gentleman -- Sputnik, a mouse, and blackberry pie -- "Look to your left and look to your right" -- "My daddy is an astronaut . . ." -- The no names -- Liftoff! We have liftoff! -- "Obviously a major malfunction" -- More boarding passes -- The John Young glass ceiling -- "Lock the doors" -- Blessed, happy, thankful ... and surprised!
From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. His path to NASA overcame many setbacks, but hard work, determination and faith led to success. Here is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, and the challenges of constructing the International Space Station. An inspirational story of a personal journey from rural Indiana to outer space, powered by a deep Christian faith
Astronautes -- États-Unis -- Biographies. Exploration of outer space. Astronauts. Named Person: Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948- Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948- Autobiographies. Biographies. Autobiographies. Autobiographies. Geographic: Outer space -- Exploration -- United States. Espace extra-atmosphérique -- Exploration -- États-Unis. Outer space. United States. Class Descriptors: LC: TL789.85.R67; Dewey: 629.450092; B Other Titles: My journey in space and faith as NASA's record-setting frequent flyer Responsibility: by Jerry L. Ross with John Norberg.
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