[Kzyxtalk] Major Tom and the Future of Humanity in Space

[Dennis OBrien]

Dear Friends and Colleagues,



I have just finished my first novel, Major Tom, and published it on Amazon.  Here is the description from the back cover of the print version:

“Fellowdelegates, our mission is nothing less than to restorethat hope, to give the people of our planet a future they can believe in.To counter the despair of war and violence and neglect. We have a uniqueopportunity to set an example and create a new future for humanity, to buildthat shining city on a hill that will light the way for all.” - MajorTom Liping, from her speech to the Space Treaty Conference advocating adoptionof the Moon Treaty.
Major Tom is a realistic,near-future story of two Chinese taikonauts and their U.S. counterparts who getcaught up in the race to establish the first permanent human settlement on theMoon. Their idealism conflicts with national leaders who want their own country’seconomic system and political philosophy to dominate. At stake is humanity’sdestiny as we leave our home planet and begin our journey to other celestialbodies. Who will prevail?
Major Tom is one part politicalthriller, one part science fiction, and one part romance. It entertains thereader while exploring the future of space exploration and commercialdevelopment. A must read for anyone interested in the next great conflict - andthe next great cause.
I have attached the first seven chapters, plus the full address of Major Tom Liping to the San Francisco Space Treaty Conference.  The address is a stand-alone legal/policy analysis of space law and space commerce.  That, and Chapter Four ("Conflict") will be of the greatest interest to those working in the field.  Those wishing to read the rest of the narrative can purchase the complete book from Amazon.
Thank you for your interest, and a special thanks to those who are already working for a better future for humanity.  As Major Tom says at the conclusion of her speech:
"There will be only one time when humanityleaves its home world, only one chance to create a new pattern that will leadeach of us, and all of us, to our best destiny. That time is now.  Please join inthis effort to restore hope and create a better world – and a better universe –for all of us.
"Thank you very much for your time andattention.  May we all find the wisdom,strength, and courage to do what is right."
Sincerely,
Dennis O'Brien
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