Journey for the Brave by Alan Edward Nourse
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"Journey for the Brave" by Alan Edward Nourse is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. This narrative focuses on the emotional and psychological challenges faced by an astronaut named Scotty Johnson as he prepares for the historic journey to the Moon. The story delves into themes of courage, fear, and the desire for validation as Scotty confronts his own insecurities and past traumas while awaiting the launch. The plot
follows Scotty as he arrives at the launch site and interacts with friends, officials, and the excitement of taking part in a groundbreaking mission. Initially brimming with bravado, Scotty soon grapples with intense feelings of fear and doubt when he finds himself isolated in the spacecraft. Through reflections on pivotal moments from his past, including a traumatic event in the jungle during the war, Scotty confronts the truth about his motivations and fears, ultimately discovering what it truly means to be brave. As the countdown progresses, Scotty's transformation from apprehension to acceptance of his fate encapsulates the essence of heroism—embracing courage in the face of overwhelming fear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Nourse, Alan Edward, 1928-1992 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 |
| Title | Journey for the Brave |
| Original Publication | United States: Greenleaf Publishing Company,1954. |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy April 1954 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Space flight to the moon -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cowardice -- Fiction |
| Subject | Courage -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66313 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 394 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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