First published 2004
Rick Husband has carried one dream since turning four years old: becoming an astronaut. At first, the appeal seems simple enough. Space travel looks neat, cool, something exciting to pursue. But as Rick matures, his motivations shift. He reaches a spiritual turning point where he must surrender his childhood ambition to understand what truly drives him. NASA rejects him three times. Each failure tests his resolve, but the pilot refuses to quit. The fourth application process stretches on, demanding and rigorous, yet Rick perseveres. When NASA finally accepts him, his real journey begins. Working in the space program transforms more than his career. The experience builds his character and strengthens his integrity. Looking out into the endless cosmos, Rick discovers his faith in a Creator growing stronger rather than weaker. His story follows a man determined to chase his deepest desires while remaining faithful to his beliefs.
Genres: christian-fiction, adventure, contemporary, inspirational
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: faith-over-ambition, perseverance
224 pages · Hardcover · Thomas Nelson