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[nettybgoode]

Trying to finish up Hidden Figures before I start Tower of Dawn for the Australian Reading Hour. #brbreading #hiddenfigures #margotleeshetterly #rickholland (at Hazelbrook, New South Wales)

[lharvey250]

HIDDEN FIGURES: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race Margot Lee Shetterly MY RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️▫️ PUBLISHER William Morrow PUBLISHED December 6, 2016

SUMMARY A true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA, who helped with some of America’s greatest achievements. The group of dedicated female geniuses were known as “human computers” and use only pencils, and adding machines. Their calculations help launch rockets and put men in space.

The careers of Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden are chronicled over three decades. They were called into service during the labor shortages of World War II. They faced challenges, endured segregation, and experienced discrimination at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in Hampton Virginia. Despite this, their skilłs were instrumental in the success of the space program.

REVIEW The retelling of the lives and accomplishments of Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden are intricately woven in this compelling book. I listened to the audiobook and found that while sometimes it was a little difficult to follow, it was well worth the effort.

I really enjoyed reading about the strength, fortitude, and determination of these four women. They were a major part of the NASA team. Despite their initial segregation to the west side of the Langley campus, the “computers” did their job both stoically and admirably. They let their work speak for itself, their calculations were impeccable. Their reputation for quality work was eventually noticed.

The author, Margaret Lee Shetterly was born in Hampton Virginia. Her father was a research scientist at NASA. She grew up knowing many of the NASA Africian-American families. Who better to research and write a biography of these amazing women. Shetterly sold the movie rights for Hidden Figures while still working on the book. I have not seen the movie yet, but definitely will.

This is a great book. I encourage anyone who loves to read about strong intelligent women, who have broken barriers and made major accomplishments read this book. Women with an interest in STEM should take particular note. Within these pages are the female role models for all who come behind them. The message is clear, women can be just as good as men in math and science.

Hidden Figures was a 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for History & Biography.

[thepurrdozers]

Foggy, an intellectual, only read books that has a strong female lead #summerreading 📘 #margotleeshetterly https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvM_ZCpaL8/?igshid=4j4dt20kv296

[buchschwinge]

Ich hoffe ihr seid alle gut ins neue Jahr gekommen. Das Jahr starte ich mit einem Post von einem Weihnachts- und Geburtstagsgeschenk. Bin mal gespannt, wie ich das Buch finden werde. Es scheint ja etwas umstritten zu sein, ob es nun gut sei oder nicht. Wie findet ihr das Bilderbuch dazu?😄 [Werbung, da Nennung] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #margotleeshetterly #hiddenfigures #buchzumfilm #illustrated #laurafreeman #spacerace #fourblackwomen #bilderbuch #bilderbuchfürerwachsene #geschenk #Geburtstagsgeschenk #weihnachtsgeschenk #bookstagram #bücherwurm #bücherliebe #buch #bücher #bookstagramde #book #books #anuntoldstory #history #geschichte #blackwomen #williamcollins #williamcollinsbooks #hapercollinschildrens https://www.instagram.com/p/BsId9ZznH6w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xhj9735u6i1r

[wcs53]

I missed a few days there, but now I’m back with #OwnVoices - day 18 of #julyshelfawareness 📖 These are both very powerful books - one fiction, the other non-fiction - with very strong characters. 📖 #julyshelfawareness #julyphotochallenge #bookaddict #bookstagram #instabooks #ownvoices #angiethomas #thehateugive #margotleeshetterly #hiddenfigures

[jrthepower]

Meus livros de cabeceira. Estrelas além do tempo #margotleeshetterly e Cozinha prática #ritalobo minha Chef favorita (em Belo Horizonte, Brazil)

[saphirabluish]

Currently reading :) 📖 #books #currentlyreading #amreading #HiddenFigures #MargotLeeShetterly

[altamirabooks]

Happy to see Hidden Figures is now a children's book on the New York Times Bestseller List! #hiddenfigures #happyinternationalwomensday #katherinejohnson #margotleeshetterly #childrensbooks #bestseller #smartgirls #rolemodels #inspirational #scientists #mathmeticians #blackgirlmagic #1000blackgirlbooks #kidsbooks #weneeddiversebooks #hiddennomore