Project Gutenberg 2015-08-31 Public domain in the USA. 129 Smith, Evelyn E. 1922 2000 Cavat Jack of No Trades Produced from Galaxy October 1955 Produced by Greg Weeks, Adam Buchbinder, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Jack of No Trades" by Evelyn E. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the early to mid-20th century. The story is set in a future where psychic abilities are common among the population. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle of an individual who lacks these powers in a society that prizes them. The central topic revolves around Kevin Faraday, a member of the psi-deficient class, who discovers his unique healing abilities in the midst of a looming war with extraterrestrial beings. In "Jack of No Trades," Kevin Faraday feels like an outcast in his telepathic family and society, which has little room for those without psychic powers. His life changes dramatically when a war with a hostile alien race forces him into action as he unexpectedly discovers an extraordinary gift for healing—something that no one else possesses. As Kevin rises to fame as a healer, he encounters both personal and professional challenges, particularly regarding his relationships with family and newfound love, Lucy. However, following the war's conclusion, he struggles with feelings of insignificance as he finds himself unwanted and unused once again, ultimately leading him to explore his capabilities further, including the ability to heal not just people but also things. The story concludes with a renewed sense of purpose for Kevin, focusing on the idea of using his abilities wisely and ethically, reflecting on human connections, and understanding his own identity beyond mere perception of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories Families -- Fiction Psychic ability -- Fiction PS Text Science Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 67179 2025-07-20T05:17:47.696564 text/html 43742 2024-10-24T17:57:05 text/html 182336 2025-07-20T05:17:49.382562 application/epub+zip 181182 2025-07-20T05:17:48.010545 application/epub+zip 93081 2025-07-20T05:17:47.831559 application/epub+zip 222522 2025-07-20T05:17:50.593571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215114 2025-07-20T05:17:49.209536 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127080 2022-09-22T14:26:41.527553 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60401 2025-07-20T05:17:47.580583 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40628 2024-10-24T17:57:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18466 2025-07-20T05:17:50.712530 application/rdf+xml 21132 2025-07-20T05:17:47.899554 image/jpeg 3836 2025-07-20T05:17:47.865527 image/jpeg 166420 2025-07-20T05:17:47.708580 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia