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The Mercury 13
The Mercury 13: The True Story of Thirteen Women and the Dream of Space Flight | Martha Ackmann
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Profiles the thirteen extraordinary women, all pilots who passed the same battery of tests as the Mercury 7 astronauts, who were chosen as America's first female astronauts but who were refused the opportunity to participate, in a fascinating study that includes interviews with the surviving candidates, space program insiders, and other notables. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.
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TieDyeDude
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I didn't read the book, but I just finished the Netflix documentary. Yet another story of unsung heroes who faced disgusting discrimination to pave the way for future generations. It was heartbreaking to watch those who are still with us tell their story, but it ended on a positive note. I feel like the documentary did a good job of telling the story, but I'm glad to see there is a book as well.

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My #libraryhaul to celebrate Juneteenth, Pride Month, and the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Which to read first? (Books in the background are husbands, not mine!)

bookishkai Martha Ackman is a professor at my alma mater, but I‘ve heard great things about The Prince and the Dressmaker, so I‘d go with either of those! 5y
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I picked this book up during a visit to Kennedy Space Center, and I am upset that more people don‘t know about this story. A must-read for anyone interested in the early space program!

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