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Homer H. Hickam brings readers into Coalwood, West Virginia, a humble coal‑mining community in the 1950s. He narrates his childhood among the Appalachian people, the influence of his mother and father's work in the mines, and the encouragement from local teachers that sparked his imagination. The book traces his early experiments with rocket propulsion, blending personal memories with broader social customs of the region, ultimately charting his path toward becoming an aerospace engineer.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Homer H. Hickam
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