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For fans of Radium Girls and history and WWII buffs, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line takes you inside the lives and experiences of 15 unknown women heroes from the Greatest Generation, the women who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen during WWII―in and out of uniform―for theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come.
From daring spies to audacious pilots, from innovative scientists to indomitable resistance fighters, these extraordinary women stepped out of line and into history, forever altering the world’s landscape. This page-turning narrative, crafted with meticulous historical accuracy by retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder, provides a fresh perspective on the integral roles that women played during WWII.
Liane B. Russell fled Austria with nothing and later became a renowned U.S. scientist whose research on the effects of radiation on embryos made a difference to thousands of lives.Gena Turgel was a prisoner who worked in the hospital at Bergen-Belsen and cared for the young Anne Frank, who was dying of typhus. Gena survived and went on to write a memoir and spent her life educating children about the Holocaust.Ida and Louise Cook were British sisters who repeatedly smuggled out jewelry and furs and served as sponsors for refugees, and they also established temporary housing for immigrant families in London.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lover of powerful women’s stories, or an avid reader of WWII nonfiction, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line is a must-read and a poignant testament to the forgotten women who stepped up when the world needed them most.
Publisher : Sourcebooks (May 1, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 172824272X
ISBN-13 : 978-1728242729
Item Weight : 1.04 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.16 x 8.25 inches
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Customers find this book an amazing read that features inspirational stories about exceptional women who stepped up during World War II. Moreover, the book is well-researched and informative, with one customer noting its reliable sources. Additionally, the writing style is simple and accessible, making it suitable for readers of all ages.
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