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Arthur C. Clarke described persistence in the following way: "The only way to find the limits of the possible is by going beyond them to the impossible." Odyssey tells the story of a young man named Hunter, who repeatedly faces obstacles and relies on his faith in God and others in order to overcome them. In the end it is a story about a boy coming of age and realizing that sometimes the world is wrong and he needs to follow his own head and heart.
It starts out with Hunter enlisting as a sailor. His dream is to become a pilot, like his father, however his license was suspended in high school due to "being a hero." Along the way, Hunter butts heads with his superiors, fights Cuban terrorists, and falls head over heels for a young witty, black communications sergeant named Sally. The two are akin to star-crossed lovers, however. Their relationship frowned upon, and in some cases forbidden, since this story takes place during the 1960s when interracial marriages were outlawed in certain states.
Myron Humble addresses controversial subjects that are universal in a way that is not overbearing or preachy. The author does a great job of interweaving the freedom to love and pursue one's dreams in a way that is deep yet humorous. There is a delicate balance between introspection and adventure that will easily keep the reader engaged. The reader can empathize with Humble's characters, all who are trying to carve their own legacy in the world. This story will appeal to readers of all ages.