The Brave Walk Alone by John McGreevey

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Author McGreevey, John, 1922-2010
Illustrator Terry, W. E., 1921-1992
Title The Brave Walk Alone
Note Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Brave Walk Alone" by John McGreevey is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book centers around Dirk Jemson, the son of the esteemed Commandant Jemson, who faces profound challenges regarding his identity and abilities amidst the high-stakes environment of space exploration. As Dirk grapples with his fear of piloting a spaceship and the immense pressure of his father's expectations, the story delves into themes of courage, legacy, and personal failure. The narrative unfolds as the Jemson family embarks on a daring expedition to the dark satellite of Caliban. Dirk, plagued by space sickness and self-doubt, is forced to confront the reality of living up to his father's renowned legacy. His inability to command the cruiser leads to a near disaster, resulting in a disastrous encounter with an alien life form that threatens not only his life but also the future of Earth. As Dirk navigates this high-stakes scenario, he ultimately makes a noble decision to prevent potential catastrophe by sacrificing himself, seeking redemption in the eyes of his father. The story poignantly explores the conflict between personal fear and the desire to fulfill familial expectations, culminating in a powerful and emotional climax. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Cowardice -- Fiction
Subject Courage -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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