The Lawyer and the Astronaut - Lucas, Jerry
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Josh is a young man in the year 2446. He just lost his job and is ¿nding it very dif¿cult to ¿nd another job. He happens to meet Laura, who is in exactly the same predicament. The two quickly develop a strong friendship followed by a torrid love affair. Complications arise when Josh ¿nally ¿nds a job as a space traveler and interplanetary explorer. While Josh does not want to part with Laura, the new job is probably the only thing he can ¿nd. It also blends well with Josh's fascination with outer space. The new job sends Josh away from the Earth for 1250 years, as measured on the Earth. Laura…mehr

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Josh is a young man in the year 2446. He just lost his job and is ¿nding it very dif¿cult to ¿nd another job. He happens to meet Laura, who is in exactly the same predicament. The two quickly develop a strong friendship followed by a torrid love affair. Complications arise when Josh ¿nally ¿nds a job as a space traveler and interplanetary explorer. While Josh does not want to part with Laura, the new job is probably the only thing he can ¿nd. It also blends well with Josh's fascination with outer space. The new job sends Josh away from the Earth for 1250 years, as measured on the Earth. Laura agrees to be cryogenically frozen for that time. Josh travels to another world where he collects his scienti¿c data, and at the same time has to ¿ght ferociously to survive. Meanwhile, Laura is woken up, and told that Josh has not returned and his whereabouts are unknown. Laura must fend for herself and forge a new life in the far distant future, not knowing if she will ever be reunited with Josh.
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I attended Cornell University 1968-1973, earning a BS in Engineering in 1972, and an MS in Engineering in 1973. I competed on the Cornell varsity swim team 1968-1972.I worked in the Silicon Valley as a software engineer for many years following my graduation. My ¿rst book, "Becoming a Mental Math Wizard", was published by Betterway Books, and was listed by them as a bestseller. My second book, "Great Unsolved Mysteries of Science" was also published by Betterway Books. It was recognized by the New York Times, and added to their "Books for the Teen Age" collection.I retired in 2010, and remain happily married to my loving wife, Adriana.