Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers Who Helped Win World War II by Liza MundyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers by Liza Mundy
October 2017
Non-fiction
I received this digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review from NetGalley.
A remarkable true account of the many women who were instrumental in the WWII era. Their stories, not unlike many other women over the years, have gone unspoken due to the classified nature of their work.
The author thoroughly researched the women who were vital in the history of code breaking during WWII. She brings these women to life and provides a voice to those who are still alive. These well-educated women were vetted specifically for this complex task. Although they were unable to disclose the importance of their work, it is clear that the work provided tremendous pride and satisfaction.
The story was a little slow and dry at times but understandable given the attention to detail and accuracy. There are many memorable characters who played major roles in protecting our country with their unique ability to decipher complex codes from different countries.
It fascinates me how important women were to the national security of our country.
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