"Soldiers, Space, and Stories of Life" is the first book publication of Philadelphia writer, Chris Gibbons. He has been a frequent Op-Ed contributor over the years to the Philadelphia Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer, with stories also appearing in the Houston Chronicle, Orlando Sentinel, and Washington Times. This compilation of 78 of his published essays also includes a new Afterword for each that provides updates, personal recollections, or e-mails received from readers in response to them. Gibbons' stories reveal the traumatic experiences of America's war veterans, the incredible discoveries of space exploration, and the poignant memories of his youth.