Overnight Code, Paige Bowers
Overnight Code, Paige Bowers
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Overnight Code
The Life of Raye Montague, the Woman Who Revolutionized Naval Engineering

Author: Paige Bowers, David R. Montague

Narrator: Robin Eller, Kevin Kenerly

Unabridged: 7 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/13/2021

Synopsis

Overnight Code tells the story of Raye Montague, an ambitious African American woman from segregated Little Rock, Arkansas, who spent a lifetime educating herself, both inside and outside of the classroom, so that she could become the person and professional she aspired to be. Where some saw roadblocks, Montague only saw hurdles that needed to be overcome. Her mindset helped her become the first person to draft a Naval ship design by computer, using a program she worked late nights to debug. She did this as a single mother during the height of the Cold War, all the while imbuing her son with the hard-won wisdom she had accumulated throughout the years.Equal parts coming-of-age tale, civil rights history, and reflection on the power of education, Overnight Code is a tale about the persistence and perseverance required to forge the life of your dreams when the odds against you seem insurmountable, showing how one woman refused to let other people’s prejudices stand in the way of her success.

About Paige Bowers

Paige Bowers is a news and features writer as well as the author of The General’s Niece.

About David R. Montague

David R. Montague, the son of Raye Montague, is the director of online learning and faculty mentoring at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

About Robin Eller

Robin Eller is a narrator, actress, singer, and dance educator. She has appeared on stage, in films, and on such television programs as The Bernie Mac Show, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, and General Hospital, as well as numerous commercials. As a dancer, she has traveled the world with the legendary James Brown.

About Kevin Kenerly

Kevin Kenerly, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, earned a BA at Olivet College. A longtime member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he has acted in more than twenty seasons, playing dozens of roles.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Maya on January 13, 2021

Overnight Code should be required reading for high schoolers and young professionals. This book is great for someone looking to get a really good overview of 20th century U.S. black history from World War II, to the Civil Rights Movement, to the Cold War. It’s also a good insight to the double burde......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on March 28, 2021

I was expecting a book about a pioneer in naval ship building, but was just the surface of Raye Montague’s story. Overcoming race and gender discrimination, she forged an incredible career while never passing up the opportunity to mentor those around her, including youth. My favorite part of this bo......more

Goodreads review by Tiffany on January 14, 2021

I would 100%% recommend this book! Not only did I learn so much, but I was truly inspired by this story. The writing felt accessible and was not full of technical jargon.......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on February 25, 2021

Armed with a business degree and an incredible amount of confidence in her abilities, Raye Montague excelled against social, political, and historical barriers. At its heart, the story of persistence and perseverance.......more

Goodreads review by Ed on March 05, 2021

Interesting story of Raye, a Black woman, who struggled against discrimination of color and woman to climb higher into the US Navy to help develop a computer & programing to design navy ships.......more

Quotes

“A lovingly composed tribute…[that] allows readers to hear Raye’s own words though quotes and memories…Will especially appeal to Black women interested in STEM fields as well as those interested in firsthand perspectives of civil rights.” Library Journal

“Robin Eller…brings enthusiasm and vocal integrity to the task of showing listeners just who this ‘little girl from Little Rock’ really was…There is a novelistic feel to the narrative that makes Raye seem real and her accomplishments in overcoming social barriers just as important as her computer programming successes. Kevin Kenerly reads a small section by David Montague, Raye’s son.” AudioFile

“A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration to overcome social barriers and to shatter glass ceilings.” Carolyn Porter, author of Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate

“What an amazing story about an amazing woman!…Montague’s life demonstrates what a determined woman can accomplish even when the deck is doubly stacked against her.” Theresa Kaminski, historian and author of Dr. Mary Walker’s Civil War

“A reminder that even in the toughest of environments, if you give someone a chance, they will excel beyond expectations. It is the lesson, the story, and the life of Raye Montague.” Artemesia Stanberry, coauthor of Stealth Reconstruction

“The powerful and inspiring story of a woman who refused to be stopped by the dual challenges of racism and sexism in the largely male, largely White world of the early days of computer science.” Pamela D. Toler, author of Women Warriors

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