In the quaint town of East Derry, New Hampshire, nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering pines, young Alan Shepard's journey began. Born to Alan Sr., a fleet manager for a dairy company, and Pauline, a nurturing homemaker, Alan entered the world with eyes sparkling with curiosity. But his parents had different plans for him.

From an early age, Alan's heart yearned for the skies, drawn to the vast expanse above. However, his parents,...