Jackson Driver, a U.S. Air Force pilot, dreams of piloting a space shuttle. After he is diagnosed with diabetes and grounded by the Air Force, he fights to rebuild his dreams. When he earns his doctorate in aerospace engineering, he applies to NASA as a mission specialist. He is accepted and begins his training for the space program. He and his Cherokee wife are in for the adventure of a lifetime. For those who are living with diabetes, this novel offers encouragement to reach for the stars and soar with courage and prayers. Readers gain insight into a disease that has become a national epidemic.
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