The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line
Eder, Maj. Gen. Mari K.
ISBN 10: 172824272X ISBN 13: 9781728242729
Published by Sourcebooks, 2022
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Synopsis:
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 matches
- The Jewish prisoner who nursed fellow captives at Bergen-Belsen―including Anne Frank
- The British sisters who used opera and evening gowns to smuggle refugees out of Nazi territory
- And 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.
About the Author:
Mari K. Eder is a retired U.S. 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 U.S. Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command, former Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve and former Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army. General Eder is the author of “Leading the Narrative: The Case for Strategic Communication,” published by the Naval Institute Press.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good