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Blurb: “"Melvin writes honestly about his mistakes as well as his triumphs, urging readers to pursue their dreams with determination and hard work."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A story of passion and perseverance told by a humble hero. Insightful and inspiring!"
—Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit
Leland Melvin is the only person in history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path from the gridiron to the heavens was riddled with setbacks and injury, Leland persisted to reach the stars. He served as a mission specialist for two flights aboard the shuttle Atlantis, working on the International Space Station.
In this inspirational memoir, he offers an examination of the intersecting roles of strong community, personal commitment, and unwavering faith that align to shape our opportunities and outcomes.
The life story of Leland - chemist, athlete, engineer, and space traveler -is a study in the science of achievement. His personal insights illuminate that grit and drive are the keys to overcoming adversity and rising to success.
A former wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, Leland Melvin is an engineer and NASA astronaut. He served on the space shuttle Atlantis and was named the NASA Associate Administrator for Education. He also served as the cochair of the White House's Federal Coordination in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Task Force committee. He was the host of the Lifetime show Child Genius and a judge for ABC's BattleBots. He holds five honorary doctorates and has received the NFL Player Association Award of Excellence. He lives in Lynchburg, Virginia.”