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Homer Hadley Hickam Jr. (born February 19, 1943) is an American author, Vietnam War veteran, and a former NASA engineer who trained the first Japanese astronauts. His 1998 memoir Rocket Boys (also published as October Sky) was a New York Times Best Seller and was the basis for the 1999 film October Sky.
Homer Hickam, author of many books, is best known for his # 1 New York Times best-selling memoir Rocket Boys which was adapted into the movie October Sky.
Jul 6, 2015 · Homer H. Hickam, Jr. was born on February 19, 1943, the second son of Homer and Elsie Hickam, and was raised in Coalwood, West Virginia. He graduated from Big Creek High School in 1960 and from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in 1964 with a BS degree in Industrial Engineering.
Apr 11, 2012 · Homer Hickam, the man whose life became the basis of the film October Sky, takes us through some of his inspiring accomplishments. From escaping the mines of Coalwood, West Virginia by learning rocketry to becoming a NASA engineer, he speaks about a career which eventually added the title of best-selling author to the mix.
Jan 24, 2023 · Since its publication in 1998, Homer Hickam’s coming-of-age memoir Rocket Boys, about the rocket aspirations of a young boy from a coal mining town in West Virginia, has been offering insights and inspiration to young and old alike.
May 10, 2022 · Homer Hickam (also known as Homer H. Hickam, Jr.) is the author of many best-sellers including his latest, Don't Blow Yourself Up.
Inspired by Werner von Braun and his Cape Canaveral team, 14-year-old Homer Hickam decided in 1957 to build his own rockets.
Homer Hadley Hickam Jr. is an American author, Vietnam War veteran, and a former NASA engineer who trained the first Japanese astronauts. His 1998 memoir Rocket Boys was a New York Times Best Seller and was the basis for the 1999 film October Sky.
Mar 10, 2008 · A perfect Hollywood opening scene, the story behind the hit film October Sky is all the more remarkable because it is drawn from the real life of former engineer Homer Hickam. Hickam is ...
Homer Hickam Official Page. 23,772 likes · 374 talking about this. This is the page of author Homer Hickam. It is maintained by Homer's staff and Homer himself!
