The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Mari K. Eder

I know I will be purchasing a copy of this book for each female warrior and hero in my life.' - Adena Bernstein Astrowsky, author of Living Among the Dead, 'We don't think of the women of WWII as young girls determined to make a difference. And while Eder may not be looking for accolades or recognition for this beautifully written tribute, we all owe her a debt of gratitude. Eder, a woman and veteran who also led a selfless life, to bring these stories to life and to preserve the legacies of these heroic women. Thankfully, we have someone such as Mari K. Many of them helped save the lives of others or helped pave the path for a brighter and equal future for other women. These warriors defied the odds in their fight against bigotry, hatred, and prejudice of all kinds. Each chapter highlights a different woman who stepped out of line and did what was right-not what was easy or expected. Kurt Piehler, PhD, Director of the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience, 'The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line is a must-read.

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line offers accounts of remarkable role models that will inspire future generations of women and men who embark on a career in military service.

An engaging and fast-paced work, this book will interest anyone who wants to fully understand why the Allies won the war. Army retired) for bringing to light their remarkable stories of dedication and heroism. Neiberg, author of Potsdam: The End of World War II and the Remaking of Europe, 'Military women, intelligences agents, and partisan fighters who served in World War II remained much too modest about their accomplishments, and we are indebted to Major General Mari K. A must-read for all who want to know more about women's history, the Second World War, and America in the twentieth century.' - Michael S. Mari Eder helps us to complete our history of the Second World War through voices that had been forgotten until now. 'This brisk and informative survey is a worthy tribute to the trailblazing women of WWII.' - Publishers Weekly, 'A tennis star who became a spy, a Polish immigrant who went to work for the OSS, a Jewish refugee who fought the Nazis as a partisan: these are some of the remarkable women whose incredible stories come to life in this engaging and important book.

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Mari K. Eder