From the author of THE NEW COOL

Brandon_L · #1 15-12-2010, 21:06

I can not wait to read the book, and the idea of a movie blows my mind. Even more because it's the same guy that directed the social network (Haven't seen it, but the trailer looks great)

KrazyCarl92 · #2 16-12-2010, 23:10

This sounds like a really great book. Thank you for investing so much of your time to join the FIRST community and help us spread the message!

Out of curiosity, what motivated you to contact some FIRST teams and write a book about their experience and your experience following them for 2 years?

nbascomb · #3 20-12-2010, 06:33

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Originally Posted by KrazyCarl92

This sounds like a really great book. Thank you for investing so much of your time to join the FIRST community and help us spread the message!

Out of curiosity, what motivated you to contact some FIRST teams and write a book about their experience and your experience following them for 2 years?

Thanks for the enthusiasm. I originally came to the story of FIRST through my nephew, who was absolutely blown away by his experience on a FRC team in New Jersey. The program sounded interesting, so I came up to Manchester for the 2009 kickoff, more thinking this would make an interesting newspaper/magazine article than a book. One morning at kickoff, and I knew this was story, to tell it right, needed a book. And I was off.

RoboMom · #4 20-12-2010, 09:52

Very exciting! Add me to the ranks of the pre-ordered.
Neil-I assume you have seen it, but just in case -make sure you take a look at the book FIRST-Chronicles of Inspiration, Competition and Changing the World. 2007 Palo Alto Press. Book Concept and Project Direction by Laura London.

Some great FIRST stories!

OZ_341 · #5 20-12-2010, 10:24

Neal:

On Behalf of Team 341, thank you for focusing your attention on FIRST. Hopefully the book and subsequent movie will inspire many children to pursue their dreams and inspire more adults to help them get there.

Best Wishes!

Al Ostrow

Cyberphil · #6 20-12-2010, 21:33

Thank you very much Neal!

I am glad that you decided to dedicate such a large amount of your time to this program. You are truly what keeps it growing and gaining world recognition.

-Phil

unionylibertad · #7 22-12-2010, 13:13

saw the trailer on the website...the penguin waddling scene was the best lol

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