Sky of Stone

A Memoir

By: Homer Hickam

Narrated by: Dick Hill

In the summer of '61, Homer "Sonny" Hickam, a year of college behind him, is dreaming of sandy beaches and rocket ships. But before Sonny can reach the seaside fixer-upper where his mother is spending the summer, a telephone call sends him back to the place he thought he had escaped, the gritty coal-mining town of Coalwood, West Virginia. There, Sonny's father, the mine's superintendent, has been accused of negligence in a man's death. Sonny's mother, Elsie, has commanded her son to spend the summer in Coalwood to support his father. But within hours of his arrival, Sonny realizes two things: His father, always cold and distant with his second son, doesn't want him there... and his parents' marriage has begun to unravel.

For Sonny, so begins a summer of discovery - a time when he will learn about love, loss, and a closely guarded secret that threatens to destroy his father and his town. As the days of summer grow shorter, Sonny finds himself changing in surprising ways, taking the first real steps toward adulthood. But it's a journey he can make only by unraveling the story of a man's death and a father's secret - the mysteries that lie at the heart of Coalwood.

©2004 Homer Hickam (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Mr Hickam is a great story teller

the Narrator does a out standing job reading the book to ya. I loved it listening to it five times.

Some stories...

...simply cannot be improved upon. This is one of them. Hard, and touching, simultaneously. Bravo!

candygirl 57

Really enjoyed the book and thr reader. had read Rocket Boys and Taking Albert Home. All 3 great books.

My favorite of the Coalwood stories!

Great story and Dick Hill really brings it to life. it makes me want to visit Coalwood just to ar what remains of the town.

Wholesome

Such a wholesome story depicting real life in a small American town specialized in coal mining. Excellent character development. Beautiful story of family and growing up. A small dash of puppy love and mystery woven in make for a delightful read. Homer Hickham is a master story-teller. Dick Hill brought his A-game for creating such distinct characterizations and voicings. I highly recommend this offering as one to enjoy again and again.