RMT, True movies do not do the books justice.

Teacher Man was good but like you said Angela's was better.

Great author: Victor Villasenor..several books, three of the best IMHO.

Read in this order if you can, it will follow the family best, but each book sure can stand alone, for a great read.

lst. Wild Steps of Heaven......292 pages
2nd.. Rain of Gold........559 pages
3rd... Thirteen Senses......506 pages

Dare To Deviate