The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II

By Mari Eder and Mari K. Eder

Book Overview

They defied the rules. They shaped the war. And they've been left out of history--until now.

In The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line, Major General Mari K. Eder unearths the remarkable true stories of 15 unsung heroines whose courage, brilliance, and defiance altered the course of World War II. These women didn't serve for recognition, they served because it was right.

This powerful work of narrative nonfiction transports you into the lives of resistance fighters, medics, spies, scientists, and ordinary women who accomplished the extraordinary. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Eder restores these women to their rightful place in history--making the invisible unforgettable.

Inside you'll discover:

The tennis champion-turned-intelligence courier who gathered Nazi secrets between matchesThe Jewish prisoner who nursed fellow captives at Bergen-Belsen--including Anne FrankThe British sisters who used opera and evening gowns to smuggle refugees out of Nazi territoryAnd twelve other gripping, real-life accounts of defiance, sacrifice, and transformation under fire

Written by one of the U.S. military's highest-ranking female officers, this book is both a tribute and a reckoning. These stories are not just history--they are a legacy of resistance, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of women who refused to be written out.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 172824272X
• ISBN13: 9781728242729
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

A book that EVERY Highschool History Class Should Read!

I received this book as a Christmas gift from my wonderful Hubby. I LOVED this book. It was packed full of historical information that I never learned in history class when we studied WWII. The story of Kate Flynn was my favorite. One she reminded me of myself and two her story reminded me of my ER days, you never knew what was coming thru the door next. I really enjoyed the story of Ida and Louise Cook, some amazing and funny heroes. I really appreciate that the author included their story. This book is full of love, heartache, and heroism.

The Girls Who Stepped Out Of Line... excellent read!!

I love this book, highly recommend it!! The chapters grab you and don't disappoint.