Rocket Boys

By: Homer Hickham

Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that inspired the film October Sky, Rocket Boys is a uniquely American memoir—a powerful, luminous story of coming of age at the dawn of the 1960s, of a mother's love and a father's fears, of a group of young men who dreamed of launching rockets into outer space...and who made those dreams come true.

With the grace of a natural storyteller, NASA engineer Homer Hickam paints a warm, vivid portrait of the harsh West Virginia mining town of his youth, evoking a time of innocence and promise, when anything was possible, even in a company town that swallowed its men alive. A story of romance and loss, of growing up and getting out, Homer Hickam's lush, lyrical memoir is a chronicle of triumph—at once exquisitely written and marvelously entertaining.

Excellent read

So much of this tale reminds me of my father and his father's experiences in the Silver King mine located in Park City, Utah. My father became an engineer and worked for NASA and the Air Force. He often spoke of the strength and stamina of mine workers but also of the need to dream.

Rocket science at its best

There's nothing like a good story! This book is a shining example of just that - moving, enthralling, delightful. Beautifully written and aptly performed.

amazing

I loved this book. it was an assignment for college and I am so glad it was.

Fantastic book!!

This is a book that everyone should read, then watch the movie October Sky. The book was so engaging and I felt like I was there with the rocket boys.

Amazing Adventure!

this is an amazing story, I literally flew to outer space!!!! I am completely entranced!