The New Cool

[Katie_UPS]

I just ordered my copy. Soooo excited to get it.

I reserved a copy from the library, but its on order and there are 8 people in front of me

[SteveGPage]

My Kindle version just arrived!

Too bad I have to work today. Maybe I'll get a chance to read it on the plane headed to our Week 1 event at GSR!

[RoboMom]

My copy from Amazon arrived today. I ordered a hard copy because I intend to ask the mentors I've worked with over the years to sign it. Obviously an ongoing project...

[Cow Bell Solo]

I had preordered my hard copy and it arrived on Tuesday from Amazon.

FIRST I would like to say this is the first leisure book I have read since being at college for a year and a half and it is nice and relaxing to do so.

Also this book, for what I have read, has been very well written and I can see it being a good read for those that do not know what FIRST is about but also makes a connection to those who have been involved with FIRST. What I like about this book even more is that it goes over the 2009 season which was also my senior year in high school and my last year of involvement as a student in FRC.

I have not wanted to set it down but I have had to to get some sleep and to read the other not so fun books for my classes.

If you haven't gotten it yet, GET IT! granted I don't know how it ends but if its at all like the beginning it will be a fantastic read.

[Navid Shafa]

I must say I enjoyed the previews I read and the trailers available leading up to release. The Kindle copy looks good, can't wait to get started on mine. Unfortunately, I think all of these Robotics meetings will postpone that for a while.Of course, I'll end up starting and then won't put it down until I finish. Thank you FIRST and books for decreasing my remaining sleep time.

Happy Reading

[MrForbes]

My ears are burning....and I won't get my copy until next week!

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by squirrel

My ears are burning....and I won't get my copy until next week!

Me too. Guess I'll have to watch webcasts this weekend...

[Katie_UPS]

I've been reading it for the past few days.
Its really good (and I read lots and lots of books). If you get into it, you're feeling all the same emotions... or atleast my body responded. As the ship date nears, your head aches with stress. In the heat of eliminations, your heart beats harder and you get the butterfly-stomach feeling. Its intense-but wonderful. I know that I'm adding this to my list of Books That Are Always Good For A Reread.

[DonRotolo]

Mine arrived while I was away at the NJ regional, I'm about 1/3 into it, and it's a good read. Bascomb has a great way of telling the story without pandering to the reader.

I think I'm going to buy another copy for the town library.

[MarcD79]

Mine just arrived today. I hope to start reading it tonight. I have been busy with mundane day-to-day things before I get to pick up the book.

[HannahF]

Recieved a copy as a present today, can't wait to start reading it

[Bethie42]

Saturday I walked into Borders Books and was confronted with a stack of them on the new arrivals table....instant excitement and I immediately got a copy I'm halfway through and like others have said, the author perfectly captured the experiences of build season. The stress of ship date is...a little too vivid, lol.

I am sooo thrilled that it's written about a season that I remember. Think of it...in 20 years, showing the kids on the team I'll be mentoring and reminiscing about the good ole days....'Ah yes, I remember the regolith...we HATED the regolith...'

I'm going to loan my copy to my physics teacher, who's planning to start teaching a pre-engineering class in a few years [how come all the fun classes are starting up after I graduate?]. I think it could be a great thing to give to a potential or current sponsor, school administrator, congressperson, etc.

Thank you Mr. Bascomb for a GREAT read that really embodies the spirit of FIRST!

[Whippet]

Wow awesome book, can't wait to read it!

[Andy Baker]

I am amazed by this book.

Neal Bascomb has successfully captured the passion, frustration, pain, joy, excitement, inspiration, and thrill of the FIRST Robotics Competition.

Thanks to Neal and his crew for making this effort and creating this book. Thanks to teams 1717, 217, 395, and 67 for allowing for their stories to be told.

Also, I must say: Amir Abo-Shaeer, you are my hero.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker