Description
In the shadow of the Appalachian coal mines, a group of determined boys in 1957 found an unlikely escape in the burgeoning world of rocketry. Inspired by the launch of Sputnik, they transformed scrap metal into soaring dreams, challenging the predetermined futures of their dying town. This memoir captures the poignant coming-of-age of a young man navigating the harsh realities of his environment while reaching for the stars, fueled by ingenuity and unwavering hope. It's a luminous story of friendship, family, and the enduring power of pursuing one's passions against all odds.
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paperback
Delta
Published Jan 11, 2000
394 pages
ISBN: 9780385333214
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First Published
1999
Language
eng
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