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About this Book:
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The extraordinary adventures, triumphs and tragedies of a man whose life began on a remote air force base during World War II. He became a reptile house zookeeper, a NASA test subject during the Apollo years, freelance photographer, wildlife guide, and animal control officer. From working with venomous serpents to testing spacecraft life support equipment and a guide at a wildlife park where he was once caught in the jaws and coils of a large python, Tom Wilks lived through a wide range of experiences. It is also the story of love and devotion in the face of overwhelming tragedy.
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About the Author:
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Tom Wilks was born in Abilene, Texas. He has written novels about NASA human test subjects, espionage in the U.S. Space Program, a mystery in a small Texas ranching community, and a 1960s love story. PYOTE SAND is his autobiography.
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