What is Homer H. Hickam Jr.'s middle name?
H.
Homer H. Hickam Jr. date of birth:
February 19, 1943
How old is Homer H. Hickam Jr.?
83
Where was Homer H. Hickam Jr. born?
Coalwood, West Virginia, United States
What is Homer H. Hickam Jr. nationality?
American
What is Homer H. Hickam Jr.'s occupation?
Author, Aerospace Engineer (retired)
What genre is Homer H. Hickam Jr.'s work?
Memoirs, Historical Fiction
Short Biography
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 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.