Homer Hadley Hickam Livres

The author continues the story of his life with an account of the summer of 1961, which marked the end of his first year of college and the beginning of his dreams to leave his hometown of Coalwood behind

Set in a West Virginia hometown, the narrative explores the impact of time and change on its unique way of life. Homer Hickam, known for his bestselling memoirs, weaves a rich and unforgettable tale that delves into the essence of his community, capturing its struggles and resilience amid evolving circumstances. Through vivid storytelling, he brings to life the intricacies of his upbringing and the enduring spirit of the people around him.

Rocket Boys is a bestselling memoir by NASA engineer Homer Hickam, recounting his coming-of-age in a West Virginia mining town during the 1960s. It captures a mother's love, a father's fears, and the dreams of young men launching rockets. This lyrical story of triumph, romance, and loss inspired the film October Sky.

From Homer Hickam, the author of the #1 bestselling Rocket Boys adapted into the beloved film October Sky, comes this astonishing memoir of high adventure, war, love, NASA, and his struggle for literary success.

"A fascinating thriller, well crafted and relentless ... A cross between Tony Hillerman and Larry McMurtry, this is one hell of a good read."--Douglas Preston, author of Tyrannosaur Canyon and Blasphemy The cowboys who work on the ranchlands of Montana expect more than their fair share of trouble. One of them is Mike Wire, a former homicide detective. Mike is about to learn murder and mayhem can happen under Motnana's big skies, too. Beneath the earth lie enough dinosaur fossils to fill several museum collections---and make a fortune for whoever claims them first. Soon he will have to combine everything he learned as a cop with everything he knows as a cowboy to protect the people and the land he could never live without.

‘Must-read… A funny yet tragic tale of a husband and wife’s car journey across the US with Albert the alligator in tow. Yes, really.’ Marie Claire A journey of a thousand miles. With an alligator on the back seat. And John Steinbeck as a passenger. This is a tale where everything is true,except the bits that are made up. In 1930s America, the Great Depression made everyone’s horizons smaller, and Elsie Lavender found herself back where she began, in the coalfields of West Virginia. She had just one memento of her halcyon days – a baby alligator named Albert. Then one day, her husband’s stoical patience snapped and Elsie had to choose between Homer and Albert. She decided that there was only one thing to do: they would carry Albert home to Florida. And so began their odyssey – a journey like no other, where Elsie, Homer and Albert encountered everything from movie stars and revolutionaries to Ernest Hemingway and hurricanes in their struggle to find love, redemption, and a place to call home. From the bestselling author of Rocket Boys–the basis of the movie October Sky–comes a long-awaited prequel. Big Fish meets The Notebook in this novel about a man, a woman, and their alligator. Trade

A MINING COLONY ON THE MOON. A DEADLY MISSION. AND A SECRET BIGGER THAN TWO WORLDS.

Madrid. 23 cm. 417 p. il. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Hickam, Homer H. 1943-. Título original: Carrying Albert home. Horrillo Ledesma, Victoria E. traductor .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. ISBN: 978-84-16502-16-5

Homer liebt Elsie, und Elsie liebt Albert – ein Alligator. Die Situation wird kompliziert, denn Homer will nicht länger sein Badezimmer mit einem bissigen Reptil teilen. Elsie entscheidet sich für Homer, aber nur unter der Bedingung, dass sie gemeinsam Albert nach Hause bringen. Ihre Reise führt sie vom trostlosen West Virginia ins sonnige Florida, mit dem Alligator auf dem Rücksitz ihres Buicks. Diese Fahrt wird zu einem unvergesslichen Abenteuer, das sie weiterführt, als sie es sich je hätten vorstellen können. Die geniale Konstruktion des Romans sorgt für besonderen Reiz, während die Geschichte so unangestrengt und liebevoll erzählt ist, dass sie die perfekte Urlaubslektüre darstellt. Ein Ehepaar reist quer durch Amerika, um Albert in den Sümpfen freizulassen. Doch nicht nur Albert findet seinen Weg nach Hause; auch Elsie und Homer entdecken ihre Liebe und sich selbst. Die Erzählung ist so fesselnd, dass man nach der Lektüre vielleicht selbst einen grinsenden Alligator als Haustier möchte. Homer Hickam Jr., ehemaliger NASA-Ingenieur und Bestsellerautor, erzählt die (wahren?) Geschichten seiner Eltern so leichtfüßig, dass die 528 Seiten viel zu schnell gelesen sind.

Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných románů oddychových žánrů současné americké provenience. Jednotlivé tituly jsou doplněny stručnými informacemi o jejich tvůrcích.Ústřední postavou krimithrilleru Jamese Pattersona a Davida Ellise "Neviditelný" je analytička FBI, kterou případ úmrtí vlastní sestry při požáru dovede na stopu sériového vraha. Romance Melody Carlsonové "A láska něžně padá" přivádí na scénu kadeřnici Ritu, která se musí postarat o matku po těžké mrtvici, stejně jako o rodinný salon krásy. Hrdinka thrilleru Carly Nortonové "Co ji nezabije" má za sebou traumatickou zkušenost několikaletého zajetí a týrání - a ta se po slibně započatém novém životě znovu přihlásí o slovo... Román "Albert jede domů" od Homera Hickama je humorná i nostalgická road movie a zároveň působivý milostný příběh, v němž vedle dvou protagonistů se v hlavní roli objevuje i ochočený aligátor Albert.