"October Sky" is periodically shown as a part of various training programs,
as it's
a wonderful example about having/working towards a vision.   Homer has a web
site and will autograph copies of the book if you're interested:

http://www.homerhickam.com/



At 03:37 PM 6/23/2004 -0400, Greg Stigers wrote:
>Rather than being disagreeable, and since only six of today's postings have
>been on topic, I decided to belatedly add a thought to an old topic. Wirt
>had recommended the movie "October Sky", and I had agreed. It is a great
>movie, especially for families with younger teenaged boys.
>
>There is a book upon which this movie was loosely based, "Rocket Boys",
>which, for those who are wondering about my recommendation, does include
>some fascinating women. Among these are the main character's and author's
>mother, and Dorothy, with whom the main character studies, in pursuit of his
>crush on her. Ironically, Dorothy winds up getting a seat in a class which
>Homer, the author, had sought. The book also expands on the role of Miss
>Riley, the science teacher who played a major role in spurring Homer on in
>his interests. The book tells a very different story from the movie, and a
>compelling one, although I would recommend it only for older teenagers,
>because I'm a bit of a prude. Read it first, and form your own opinion about
>its appropriateness. Not that long ago, our local library featured the book,
>and hosted screenings of the movie. We had already seen the movie, and my
>wife and oldest boy and I read the book.
>
>Greg Stigers, MCSA
>this space for rent
>
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