October Skyby Homer Hickam Jr.: Originally published in 1998 asRocket Boys,October Skyis the first of a series of four memoirs written by and about the life of NASA engineer Homer Hickam Jr. October Sky tells the story of a teenage Homer who is inspired to become a rocket engineer after...
Homer Hickam, author of the memoirRocket Boys(made into the movie October Sky), recalls his first years as a NASA engineer while also telling the story of his fluffy black and white cat Paco who had the magic ability to make people smile and give them hope. But when Paco was struck dow...
Homer Hickam New York Times’ bestselling author of Rocket Boys/October Sky “Zoro’s memoir will make you believe anything is possible.” Dave Ramsey bestselling author and radio host “Filled with wit, wisdom, grit, and glory, Maria’s Scarf will leave you with a hopeful sense of possibi...
Then there is Gene Kelly, a star in the sphere of performing arts, is yet another University of Pittsburgh alumnus. These individuals are but a fraction of the constellation of standout names linked to the institution, illuminating the path for forthcoming generations. This ensemble of ...