Reviews for Space: A Memoir

The average rating for Space: A Memoir based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-11-12 00:00:00 Cornelius Cook ORIGINAL REVIEW: This book is sooooo good. I usually don't like reading for school because there is soooo much books that I really want to read BUT this is a story that I will not forget. It is really touching and sad. She is living in a horrible environment but learns how to push through alone, without even family support, if you have to read a book (memoir) for school I STRONGLY SUGGEST this one! And if you are just looking for something to read I STRONGLY SUGGEST this one because it is very interesting and real girls could relate to it. SPACE is a great memoir even though it isn't about the future and doesn't have fantasy characters I hope you consider reading SPACE... p.s. just like any other girl looking for a book to read, i wasn't exited to read any memoir but I ended up really enjoying it. SCHOOL REVIEW: Space is a touching story, it makes you laugh and cry. One girl, growing up in Flordia tracks the space program's process as she alone tries to surrvive everyday life with a mom who has already given up on the world, a dad who is always working, and a sister who may still hold a little hope. This book is very interesting and connects to regular girls well but it starts off a little boring. The intriging details of a real story pull you in and don't let you go. Teens and tweens can appreciate the funny but moving and engaging story. I highly reccomend this book. I gave it 5 stars because I really enjoyed it. I think that a middle school or high school girl would like this book best.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-11-15 00:00:00 David Shankar I loved, loved, loved this girlhood memoir of a former University of Wisconsin Creative Writing professor of mine, Jesse Lee Kercheval! Set against the backdrop of 60s and 70s Cape Canaveral, Florida, and the space program, Kercheval's coming-of-age is relatable, at times humorous and then tragic, and full of heart.