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Homer H. Hickam Jr.
Writing
19 Feb 1943 (83 years)
Coalwood, West Virginia, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Homer Hadley Hickam, Jr. (born February 19, 1943) is an American author, Vietnam veteran, and a former NASA engineer. His autobiographical novel Rocket Boys: A Memoir, was a #1 New York Times Best Seller, is studied in many American and international school systems, and was the basis for the popular film October Sky. Hickam has also written a number of best-selling memoirs and novels including the "Josh Thurlow" historical fiction novels. His books have be...
