Rocket Boys

Homer Hickam's "Rocket Boys" is a captivating memoir recounting his childhood in a small coal-mining town in West Virginia.

Inspired by the launch of Sputnik, Hickam and his friends embark on a journey to build and launch their own rockets, defying the expectations of their community.

The book explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of dreams against the backdrop of a working-class environment.

It's a heartwarming and inspiring story of self-discovery and the power of determination.

The memoir was adapted into the successful film "October Sky."