The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II

by Mari Eder and Mari K. Eder

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1728230926
• ISBN13: 9781728230924
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

A book that EVERY Highschool History Class Should Read!

I received this book as a Christmas gift from my wonderful Hubby. I LOVED this book. It was packed full of historical information that I never learned in history class when we studied WWII. The story of Kate Flynn was my favorite. One she reminded me of myself and two her story reminded me of my ER days, you never knew what was coming thru the door next. I really enjoyed the story of Ida and Louise Cook, some amazing and funny heroes. I really appreciate that the author included their story. This book is full of love, heartache, and heroism.

The Girls Who Stepped Out Of Line... excellent read!!

I love this book, highly recommend it!! The chapters grab you and don't disappoint.