As a note before I get into my review. I decided to listen to this on audio for many reasons, but one being that I tend to enjoy non fiction more when I read them via audio. With the working from home I have been doing, I have enjoyed having one audio book to listen to while out on walks with the dog and this was one of them.

Amy Shira Teitel did extensive research on mainly two women, but also on other women and the industries of aeronautics and aviation. Jackie Cochran may not be a household name for most compared to Amelia Earhart, but Jackie was a part of women in flight and space. Jerrie Cobb, Jackie's junior, took part in aviation, but was really vital to the movement of women in space and again not a household name like others.

I liked how the book was put together. It covered a lot of years with ease. There was only a bit of technical chatter about flying and space, it was enough to help get some perspective but didn't make me feel like a textbook.

With my dad as a former NASA and Boeing employee who spent a lot of time working on advancements in aviation, this book had specific meaning to me because I got to see the industry he worked for through a different lens and learn about the years that preceded him joining NASA.

This book made me want to read more about the history of aviation and aeronautics which is always a good sign when I finish a non fiction read.