"The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line" by Major General Mari K. Eder
Release Date: 8.3.2021

Women were asked to step up like never before during World War II. With the men drafted for war, women were left to raise families, work the factories, serve as nurses, doctors, and enlisted military. Most of their stories are never shared.

The women mentioned in this book are just some of the amazing women who served! So much research was completed to write this book. The text is engaging, more conversational than nonfiction books normally. These ladies' stories need to be told.

I was fascinated by the story of Ida and Louise Cook, British sisters who smuggled jewelry and furs to help Jewish refugees. Not only that, they sponsored many Jewish individuals to get them out of Europe and then created temporary housing for those families! Wow!

I can't wait to share with my afterschoolers. They hear of famous people all the time, but to read about regular women who did extraordinary things. These ladies are the real inspiration.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read in exchange for an honest review.


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