Dream Walker

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.