I've reading more nonfiction lately, and several of them have involved women in history. As it is Women's History Month, I thought I would share a few of those books in case you are looking for something to read. It probably isn't surprising that they all have something to do with WWII, but they aren't really war books. (If you are doing the Goodreads Challenges, these books will get you the Her Story bookmark.)
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Sisters in Science by Olivia Campbell
The extraordinary true story of four women pioneers in physics during World War II and their daring escape out of Nazi Germany.
This book was more about the journey these women endured than it is about the science, though there was plenty said about the science they were pursuing and its impact on the war, and the future of science. Even though I've read a lot of World War II books (both fiction and nonfiction), I still found this book informative. It was also emotional. Read my review.
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Propaganda Girls by Lisa Rogak
The incredible untold story of four women who helped win WWII by generating a wave of black propaganda.
I actually recognized some of the names in this book because they appeared in the fiction book The Secret War of Julia Child. They were minor characters, so I enjoyed getting more information about them. It is a short book. I listened to the audiobook, which was about 6 hours, and the hardcover is only 240 pages. The stories shared about these women are interesting, which made for a quick read. Read my review.
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The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto by Elizabeth Hyman
A Holocaust historian, archivist, and history blogger adds a new dimension to the story of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising during World War II, shining a long overdue spotlight on five young, Polish Jewish women—champions who helped lead the resistance, sabotage the Nazis, and aid Jews in hiding across occupied Poland and Eastern Europe.
While the Warsaw Ghetto has been mentioned in some of the historical fiction books I've read, none of them really focused on it. There is a lot about the Ghetto and the Uprising that I didn't know. This book delves into not only the resistance but also the daily life of living in the Ghetto. There are diary entries included that really brought this history to life. Read my review.
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What do I want to read for the Goodreads Challenge "Her Story" bookmark?
Spitfires by Becky Aikman
They were crop dusters and debutantes, college girls and performers in flying circuses-all of them trained as pilots. Because they were women, they were denied the opportunity to fly for their country when the United States entered the Second World War. But Great Britain, desperately fighting for survival, would let anyone-even Americans, even women-transport warplanes. Thus, twenty-five daring young aviators bolted for England in 1942, becoming the first American women to command military aircraft.
In a faraway land, these “spitfires” lived like women decades ahead of their time. Risking their lives in one of the deadliest jobs of the war, they ferried new, barely tested fighters and bombers to air bases and returned shot-up wrecks for repair, never knowing what might go wrong until they were high in the sky. Many ferry pilots died in crashes or made spectacular saves. It was exciting, often terrifying work. The pilots broke new ground off duty as well, shocking their hosts with thoroughly modern behavior.
With cinematic sweep, Becky Aikman follows the stories of nine of the women who served, drawing on unpublished diaries, letters, and records, along with her own interviews, to bring these forgotten heroines fully to life. Spitfires is a vivid, richly detailed account of war, ambition, and a group of remarkable women whose lives were as unconventional as their dreams. (Goodreads)
Unfortunately, my library doesn't have a copy through Libby. I might not be able to get to it this month, but it is definitely going on my TBR list.
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Donna Huber is an avid reader and natural encourager. She is the founder of Girl Who Reads and the author of how-to marketing book Secrets to a Successful Blog Tour.
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