The Coalwood Way

“Another classic coming-of-age tale . . . the rocket boy soars again.”—People

“Irresistible . . . as compelling and rousing as a NASA liftoff.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Compelling . . . riveting . . . extremely satisfying reading.”—The Boston Globe

“[A] sparkling memoir.”—Chicago Sun-Times

“Hickam . . . has a wonderful story to tell.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Perceptive and honest . . . A charming and sentimental, yet realistic paean to the values, biases, and hopes of small-town America.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch

“[A] powerful story . . . since Hickam writes without pity but with love, he causes readers to care.”—Boston Herald

“Recalling a lost era, [Hickam] brings his American hometown to life with vivid images, appealing characters and considerable literary magic.”—Publishers Weekly

“With keen memory and dedication to fact, Hickam mines his childhood, playing the trials of growing up and self-discovery against the unstoppable forces of change. Along the way emerge truths and realizations that resonate on deep levels. Indeed, Hickam is powerfully gifted in rendering the personal into the universal.”—The Denver Post

“More than a good read, charming and often moving enough to bring a lump to your throat.”—American Way

“A heartwarming tale of family love, small-town living and boyhood adventure that will take readers back to their own youthful days. I loved it!”—Abilene Reporter-News

“A story of heartwarming possibilities . . . original and nostalgically humorous . . . The Coalwood Way is the story of a rocket boy shooting for the moon. But it is also the story of the maturation of a boy, a family and a town.”—BookPage