“The women profiled in THE WOMEN WITH SILVER WINGS were incredibly inspiring,” says Landdeck. “They survived the Great Depression, faced danger and tragedy during World War II, dealt with the realities of post-war adjustment, fought for recognition in the 1970s, were celebrated with the Congressional Gold Medal, and then fought again to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. These women faced real, global crises, and made it through. They pushed against the limits of their times and supported others in their journey. I was honored to know many of these women personally, and I’ve drawn on their stories for inspiration in tough times like the one we’re in now. I hope that in sharing some of these stories, THE WOMEN WITH SILVER WINGS will inspire readers to face their own challenges with grit, determination, and good humor.”
THE WOMEN WITH SILVER WINGS has generated high praise. Here is a selection:
“With the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, women pilots went aloft to serve their nation. They came from all parts of the country and all walks of life, united by their love of aircraft and the desire to prove women flyers are as skilled as men. In every way, they succeeded. The WASPs withstood danger, cold, heat, military red tape, bureaucratic confusion, scorn and second-class treatment. They proved their courage, their patriotism, their talent, their ability to master powerful new machines–fighters, bombers, transports–and their staying power. Some gave their lives. After spending years capturing their vivid stories, Katherine Sharp Landdeck has written a soaring tale in which, at long last, these daring WW2 pilots gain the credit they deserve. You will be riveted and inspired by their story.”
—Liza Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls “THE WOMEN WITH SILVER WINGS is the true story of America’s unsung heroines of World War II. Katherine Sharp Landdeck has written a beautifully researched tribute to the courageous women who bravely served their nation in a time of need.” —Fannie Flagg, New York Times bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café and The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion- “A must-read for those interested in women’s and World War II history.” —Library Journal (Starred)