[aldowyn]

I got a copy at St. Louis Saturday, and even got it signed (you may remember me, from Team 3507). Thanks again for that!

It was an amazing read, I read it as soon as I could (finished it by Sunday night - it got a bit dark on the bus ride home and I didn't want to disturb the rest of the team), and the only other team member who's had a chance to read any of it was really enthused too! It's incredibly realistic, and reminds me yet again just how awesome FIRST is, and how much farther our team has to go to join the elite.

Apart from just the amazing story in general and Mr. Shaeer's incredible goals, it's even a better read for anyone related to FIRST. It's unbelievable seeing everything exactly the way it is, and you can learn a lot about how the process can, should, and will work from the book.

I think I'm going to donate that signed copy (We had already ordered another, but I wanted a signed one) to the team, and have everyone who will read it, read it. I'd almost consider making it required reading for newbies, show them what they're getting into, what it will require of them and what it's all for.

Thank you, Neal, for all the hard effort you put into writing that book!

P.S. I saw the D'Penguineers at St. Louis (we were actually in the same division), and if I'd known the book was about you guys I probably would have come to talk to you guys - and see if I could meet Amir. He sounds like an incredibly talented mentor and teacher!