02593cam a22003853u 4500 51320 UtSlPG 20260610134200.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Harmon, Jim, 1933-2010 Break a Leg Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction November 1957 Release date is 2016-02-28 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Break a Leg" by Jim Harmon is a science fiction story written in the late 1950s. The book explores the life of Charlie Baxter, an Accident Prone individual aboard a spaceship, as he navigates the challenges of his unique condition in an alien setting. The narrative delves into themes of self-acceptance, the nature of accidents, and the complex dynamics of fear and confidence in the face of adversity. In the plot, Captain Jackson and his crew undertake a re-survey of the planet Moran III with the assistance of the Accident Prone, Charlie Baxter. Baxter’s journey proves tumultuous as he struggles with the burden of his reputation while trying to prove his worth within the crew. After a series of misadventures that put him in significant danger among the planet’s natives, it becomes clear that Baxter must confront his insecurities to survive. As he faces multiple crises, including a confrontation with the planet’s inhabitants and a near-fatal encounter with a geyser, he ultimately comes to terms with his identity as an Accident Prone. The story concludes with the ambiguous suggestion that while Baxter may have learned to adapt to his condition, his acceptance may also lead to unforeseen consequences, leaving readers to ponder the complexities of relying on fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Gaughan, Jack, 1930-1985 Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction November 1957 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51320 92158 92158