Homer H. Hickam
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Birth Date 19 February 1943
Personal Name Homer H. Hickam
Alternate Names
- Homer Hickam
- Homer Hadley Hickam
- Homer H. Hickam
- Homer H. Hickam, Jr.
Homer Hadley Hickam, Jr. is an American author, Vietnam veteran, and a former NASA engineer. His autobiographical novel October Sky: A Memoir, was a No. 1 New York Times Best Seller, is studied in many American and international school systems, and was the basis for the 1999 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 been translated into several languages. - Wikipedia