Awards
2014 Winner of the Patrick D Smith Literary Award for Florida authors
2014 Shelf Unbound Notable Indie
2014 Grace Award Previously available under the title "Jessie"
"In the beginning, man blew up a bunch or rockets" The morning Alan Shepherd rocketed into the sky to become the first American astronaut in space, changed everything for Jessie Cole, a 10-year-old boy living in the shadow of America's fledgling space program. "One day, I am going to ride one of those rockets," he declares to his skeptical brothers. Jessie, determined and passionate about his dream, falls prey to disillusionment as his family life disintegrates at the hand of their alcoholic and abusive father. How can he concentrate on future hopes with so many changes in his daily life? Jessie's always been the dreamer, but will his dreams be strong enough to launch him out of poverty and into space as his high hopes battle harsh reality?
2014 Winner of the Patrick D Smith Literary Award for Florida authors
2014 Shelf Unbound Notable Indie
2014 Grace Award Previously available under the title "Jessie"
"In the beginning, man blew up a bunch or rockets" The morning Alan Shepherd rocketed into the sky to become the first American astronaut in space, changed everything for Jessie Cole, a 10-year-old boy living in the shadow of America's fledgling space program. "One day, I am going to ride one of those rockets," he declares to his skeptical brothers. Jessie, determined and passionate about his dream, falls prey to disillusionment as his family life disintegrates at the hand of their alcoholic and abusive father. How can he concentrate on future hopes with so many changes in his daily life? Jessie's always been the dreamer, but will his dreams be strong enough to launch him out of poverty and into space as his high hopes battle harsh reality?
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Legacies are woven that bind fate or ignite dreams.
Jessie Cole worked hard to rise from humble beginnings to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. He didn't think he'd face a more difficult challenge until he became a father. Now, he must weigh his decisions and endeavor to raise his children with the values of faith, perseverance, and love that shaped his own life.
Mariana Cole has gazed up at the heavens with wonder since infancy. Tales of her father's trips to space feed her curiosity and drive her to understand why humanity hasn't traveled beyond our own moon. Will she follow her father's path or blaze her own trail to change the trajectory of space exploration?