Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam - Session 2: The Launch
In the previous session, we talked about the beginning of Homer Hickam's memoir, Rocket Boys, and how a group of teenagers from a small mining town in West Virginia came together to build rockets and chase their dreams. In this session, we will discuss the moment they had been waiting for - the launch of their first rocket. After months of hard work, the Rocket Boys were finally ready to test their rocket. They had built it from scratch, using spare parts and materials they had scavenged from around town. Despite their lack of experience and resources, they were determined to make it work. On the day of the launch, the Rocket Boys headed to a nearby football field, where they had set up their launch pad. A small crowd had gathered to watch, including some of their friends, family members, and a few curious onlookers. As they prepared for the launch, the Rocket Boys felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. They had never done anything like this before, and they knew that there wa...