Lady Flyer Book Review

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Based on a true story and set against the backdrop of WWII, a young woman’s love of flying becomes an epic fight for identity and equality.

In the quiet town of Houghton, Michigan, sixteen-year-old Nancy Harkness discovers a passion that ignites her heart in ways she never expected. The arrival of barnstormer pilots brings more than just the thrill of their daring stunts; it brings the promise of adventure. Nancy vows she will be a pilot someday.

Years later, as the dark clouds of World War II gather on the horizon, Nancy’s dreams take a new and daring turn. With unwavering determination, she envisions a squadron of female pilots. Yet, her path is far from clear. The male-dominated world of aviation pushes back, determined to keep women out of the skies.

But Nancy isn’t alone in her quest for equality. Jackie Cochran, a formidable aviatrix and Nancy’s rival, has her own dreams and ambitions for women in aviation. As they both navigate the turbulent skies of a nation at war, their destinies intertwine in a story of rivalry, respect, and competition.

REVIEW
Lady Flyer tells the story of Nancy Harkness Love and how she strived to create more roles for women in aviation during WWII. Her views often conflicted with Jackie Cochran. This is based on true historical events.

I've read other historical fiction books dealing with women fighting against the male-dominated world during WWII. This one stood out to me. It felt like the history behind the WASP program was very well-researched. The author delves into the politics, the setbacks, the triumphs, historical events, key historical figures, and gender-discrimination. It has fictional elements, but the author also adds a lot of non-fiction elements into the storytelling that I find really helps me get a better understanding of the time period. Heather Moore does a good job at adding a lot of history into her historical fiction books and presenting different sides to events. The storytelling was well done and engaging. Overall, I found it to be a really interesting read. To learn more, click here.

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