02613cam a22003973u 4500 65069 UtSlPG 20260610134513.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS McGreevey, John, 1922-2010 The Brave Walk Alone Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy December 1950 Release date is 2021-04-13 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Fathers and sons -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction Cowardice -- Fiction Courage -- Fiction Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy December 1950 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65069 105892 105892