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Book Review of October Sky: A Memoir

October Sky: A Memoir
October Sky: A Memoir
Author: Homer Hickam
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Science & Math, Substores
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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I really liked this book. I couldn't stand the swearing or the teenage boy talk about girls (or even how the girls acted, Oh my goodness!) but I liked the story. These boys never gave up, against all odds. Homer had a vision, his friends caught it and it became a goal for the whole town.