Rocket Boys

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Summary: Painted "living" word pictures of life in the 1950's WV
Review: From the first page, I was struck by how similar our childhoods were: Mr. Hickam's as a coal worker's son growing up in a southern West Virginia coal town and mine as a chemistry prof.s daughter growing up in Morgantown. Some things about life in the 40's and 50's were universal. I laughed and cried and cheered my way through the book--and wondered if such things would be possible in today's America. I attended WVU's graduation where he was the commencement speaker and a booksigning the day before. He comes across in person as the same "boy" who lived "Rocket Boys" and imparted more wisdom than I have heard in "many a moon". He exorted the graduates to pursue their passion with perseverance and patience. Those who read "Rocket Boys" are fortunate indeed--I have given a number of copies for graduation and birthday gifts.

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: I have not read anything this good or inpspiring in ages. It was a fascinating book, and I loved the movie, too. I recommend this book to anyone.

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Summary: Can't put it down!
Review: I'll be direct, to the point: Delightful reading! Multi-dimensional characters. Fluid narrative.

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Summary: Awesome book!!!!!!!
Review: A must read for people who Just LOVE to read! Action and suspense mixed in with some romanse make this a perfect book to read!

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Summary: A wonderful book
Review: this book was so wonderful. I enjoyed it immensly. the rocket boys succeded over all obstacles. i didn't know that the movie existed until i read the book, but now i don't think i want to see it, if it is really so different from the book. this is a must read for everyone who thinks that they can not achieve their goals.

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Summary: Best book I have ever read!
Review: October Sky is a very inspiring book for all ages but especially for a 10 year old kid who wants to be a Astronaut. this book was very hard to put down and I recommend this book for all kids 10 & over.

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Summary: This is awesome and inspiring.
Review: They always say that the book is better than the movie. I saw the movie and it was absolutely wonderful so the book must be better! I can't wait to get the book! It was a great movie! It was so inspiring! It makes you wanna do everything you've ever dreamed of!

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Summary: I could not like a better book.
Review: Before I knew this book existed, I saw the movie and loved it. Consequently I read the book, only to find it was ten times better! I can honestly say I didn't know about any of this stuff, and was thrilled to learn about it. I think that Homer Hickam's childhood was extremely incredible and unique, and he is a very lucky and incredible person to have done what he did. For anyone who can read, read this book!

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Summary: Alot different than the movie.
Review: Great book. Covers alot of information that was not in the movie October Sky. Also tells the way some event really happened that were not told right in the movie.

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Summary: an excellent, hopeful, exciting story to inspire us all!
Review: I read this book first of all, being the kid of a miner who worked in Coalwood in the 1950's, but it was much more than just a look at my roots. I have teenage sons and they love rocketry and all forms of space and aviation sciences. Mr. Hickam is a new hero in our home and the book just made us feel like we were right there builing and launching rockets..failures and triumphs, with the Rocket Boys.It is a story of determination, of relationships, and most of all of hope. a great lesson taught by mr. Hickam, and especially inspiring to todays youth..you truly can do anything that you want to, and failures teach us success in the long run. a BIG thank you to Homer Hickam!