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A review by madelinemcguire
Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America by Steve Sheinkin
4.0
In 1929 20 women flew across the country in the very first women's air dirby. There was sabatoge, deaths, lots of chicken meals, and a single winner. This is the true story of the first ever women's air race.
I was interested in this because I have a slight interest in Ameila Earhart. But there are so many other amazing female pilots I knew nothing about, particularly Marvel Crosson. The start of this book is a little slow and slightly confusing mostly because they all have similar backstories. But the race was fascinating, all that tampering with the planes and everyone's determination to fly. A great non-fiction read for a story that is definitely lesser known.
I was interested in this because I have a slight interest in Ameila Earhart. But there are so many other amazing female pilots I knew nothing about, particularly Marvel Crosson. The start of this book is a little slow and slightly confusing mostly because they all have similar backstories. But the race was fascinating, all that tampering with the planes and everyone's determination to fly. A great non-fiction read for a story that is definitely lesser known.