The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line, Major General Mari K. Eder US Army Ret.
The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line, Major General Mari K. Eder US Army Ret.
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The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line
Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II

Author: Major General Mari K. Eder US Army (Ret.)

Narrator: Bernadette Dunne

Unabridged: 10 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/06/2021


Synopsis

For fans of Radium Girls and history and WWII buffs, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line takes you inside the lives and experiences of fifteen unknown women heroes from the Greatest Generation, the women who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen during WWII―in and out of uniform, for theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come.The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line are the heroes of the Greatest Generation that you hardly ever hear about. These women who did extraordinary things didn’t expect thanks and shied away from medals and recognition. Despite their amazing accomplishments, they’ve gone mostly unheralded and unrewarded. No longer. These are the women of World War II who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen―in and out of uniform.Liane B. Russell fled Austria with nothing and later became a renowned US scientist whose research on the effects of radiation on embryos made a difference to thousands of lives. Gena Turgel was a prisoner who worked in the hospital at Bergen-Belsen and cared for the young Anne Frank, who was dying of typhus. Gena survived and went on to write a memoir and spent her life educating children about the Holocaust. Ida and Louise Cook were British sisters who repeatedly smuggled out jewelry and furs and served as sponsors for refugees, and they also established temporary housing for immigrant families in London.Retired US Army Major General Mari K. Eder wrote this book because she knew their stories needed to be told―and the sooner the better. For theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come.

About Major General Mari K. Eder US Army (Ret.)

Mari K. Eder is a retired US Army major general, a renowned speaker and author, and a thought leader on strategic communication and leadership. General Eder is the former Commanding General of the US Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command, former Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve, and former Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for the US Army.

About Bernadette Dunne

Bernadette Dunne is the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and has twice been nominated for the prestigious Audie Award. She studied at the Royal National Theatre in London and the Studio Theater in Washington, DC, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center and off Broadway.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maja on August 01, 2021

ONE WORD: INSPIRATIONAL I have often wondered, why we hear so few stories of the women, who aided in the war effort during WWII. Apparently, I have not been the only one. I applaud Eder for taking on this mammoth effort - and for pulling it off so spectacularly! 👍 What I Liked 👍 Premise: I cannot stres......more

Goodreads review by Karren on August 06, 2023

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line is a novel written about fifteen women who fought, served, and did the unexpected and extraordinary things during the 1930’s to 1940’S. I have chosen to share six women’s stories that I found inspirational, most waited over fifty years for what they did to be recogn......more

Goodreads review by Natasha on September 06, 2021

Just wonderful! A celebration of some amazing women from history, detailing their bravery, their trials and tribulations, and their tremendous successes. Inspirational and uplifting - Mari K. Eder is a fabulous storyteller.......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on February 10, 2021

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Mari K Eder is a wonderful nonfiction book that is a fascinating collection of real-life women that went above and beyond in a multitude of avenues during the events of WWII. I truly loved reading about all of these brave, selfless, courageous, and impressive wom......more

Goodreads review by Ed on October 20, 2022

Enjoyable read of women heroes.......more


Quotes

“Major General (Ret.) Mari K. Eder has…elevated my sense of gratitude even higher. The stories of…the women she highlights in this book…should inspire all who read this to be grateful Americans!” Gary Sinise

“This brisk and informative survey is a worthy tribute to the trailblazing women of WWII.” Publishers Weekly

“A fascinating page-turner about a mostly forgotten contingent of people…It is a fresh set of gripping stories, from world tennis champ Alice Marble to far less well known heroines. Each story is moving and deeply inspirational.” Adm. James Stavridis, USN, SAC at NATO, ret.

“Inspiring stories of women warriors who deserve greater attention.” Kirkus Reviews

“[A] straightforward, eye-opening, and invaluable collection.” Booklist