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Harris, Bernard

Bernard Harris

Bernard A . Harris Jr . was at NASA for ten years in such positions as clinical scientist, flight surgeon, and astronaut. A veteran astronaut for fifteen-plus years, he has traveled more than 7.2 million miles in space. He is currently CEO and managing partner of Vesalius Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in accelerating the future of health care. He is also the founder of the Harris Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports math/science education and health and wealth programs for youth and their communities. Mickey Herskowitz is a Houston-based author and nationally known sports columnist. He has written or helped write fifty-one books, including seven bestsellers.

The compelling story of the first African-American to walk in space, from his humble beginnings to his mission as a pioneering social reformer

A role model for today’s inner-city youth, Dr. Harris is a medical doctor trained at the Mayo Clinic; a pilot and flight surgeon; a former NASA scientist and astronaut; the founder and managing director of a successful venture capital firm; and the founder and president of the Harris Foundation, an organization dedicated to minority empowerment. In each chapter, he shares bits of wisdom and stories from his fascinating life that will inspire readers of all ages to take steps toward achieving their dreams. Mickey Herskowitz is one of America’s most popular writers and has coauthored books with Dan Rather, Mickey Mantle, George W. Bush, and many others. He has captured Dr. Harris’s story in his signature, reader-friendly style.

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