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Title: Coal Miners' Look at the Stars
Review: Enjoyed the book, a gift, much more than I thought I would. The story of the boys perseverance was inspirational to be sure - with all the pizzazz that goes with 'rocket science'. But most of all I enjoyed the detailed description of life in a coal mining town - a company town - where the mine, store, homes and meeting hall were all owned by the company that employed all the inhabitants. And just as inspirational as the boys success was the help and encouragement of the teachers and miner/neighbors who cheered and aided their success with the goal of sending them on to a life where they wouldn't need to work in the mines. The movie, incidentally, took fictional liberties with the story to the point of distraction. Nothing compares with the inspiration of this story made more exciting because it's true.
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