I Was a Woman Pilot in 1945
Women Airforce Training Pilots
by Lidia LoPinto and Winnie LoPinto
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app
1
To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
2
Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.
Pub Date Nov 15 2022 | Archive Date Sep 24 2024
Talking about this book? Use #IWasaWomanPilotin1945 #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!
Description
This is the true account of a woman pilot who became a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot) trainee during World War II!
Uncover the untold secrets of the program and what the government didn't reveal!
Breaking Barriers
We often think the days when women had to prove themselves in male-dominated careers are over. In fields like engineering, medicine, and law, we've made great strides toward equality—though there's still a long way to go. Even today, retrogressive forces try to prove gender differences prevent women from certain jobs, like piloting airplanes. Almost every industry reports gender salary gaps in both technical and non-technical professions.
Empowering Lessons
Women today can overcome these obstacles by understanding the past. Books like this, showcasing real struggles, are crucial for young women to remember and learn from history.
Meeting Winnie LoPinto
When I first met Winnie, the author of *Go Home Little Fifinella*, I had no idea she was a pioneer woman pilot. As a young woman engineer in the 70s, struggling in a male-dominated career, her story inspired me.
Living quietly with her dogs and grand-nephews, her book was gathering dust in the basement. It took interviewing Winnie and other LoPinto women to uncover that these 40s pioneers sparked the women’s movement of my generation.
Pioneers of Independence
During the war, these women held “men’s” jobs, tasted independence, and contributed significantly to the war effort. Returning to unequal roles made them angry, fueling the women's movement in the 70s.
Fuel for Change
Their anger and determination passed on, driving the fight for equality. This book is a testament to their struggles and a reminder of the work still needed to achieve gender equity.
Don't miss out on this incredible story of courage, resilience, and empowerment. Inspire the next generation with these powerful lessons from the past!
Available Editions
ISBN | 9798363852862 |
PRICE | |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
I Was a Woman Pilot in 1945 offers a rare glimpse into the life of a pioneering female pilot during World War II. The book meticulously uncovers the hidden stories of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, shedding light on the challenges these women faced and their significant contributions to the war effort. I particularly enjoyed reading it because it not only honors these trailblazers but also resonates with today’s ongoing fight for gender equality. It's an inspiring reminder of the resilience and determination that paves the way for future generations.
Ready to soar through an amazing true story? ✈️ I Was a Woman Pilot in 1945 is a thrilling journey into the skies with fearless women who broke every barrier! I couldn’t put it down – their courage and spirit are absolutely electrifying. If you love tales of empowerment and history with a dash of adventure, this book is a great read! 🌟
Readers who liked this book also liked:
Georgina Ferry, Katalin Kariko, Mary Lou Jepsen, Sheri Graner Ray, Amalia Ballarino, Anna Oliveira, Anaïs Engelmann and Meghan Hale, Anda Waluyo Sapardan, Anna Lukasson-Herzig, Brenda Romero, Clarice Phelps, Claudia Brind -Woody, Coty Craven, Emily Holmes, Erica Kang, Gretchen Andrew, Ida Tin, Kasia Gora, Maria Carolina Fujihara, Marita Cheng, Mary Agbesanwa, Morenike Fajemisin, Rumman Chowdhury, Stephanie Willerth, Tan Le, Yewande Akinola
Biographies & Memoirs, Computers & Technology, Science