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Fighting For Space: Two Pilots And Their Historic Battle For Female Spaceflight
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Spaceflight Historian Amy Shira Teitel Tells The Riveting Story Of The Female Pilots Who Each Dreamed Of Being The First American Woman In Space.When The Space Age Dawned In The Late 1950S, Jackie Cochran Held More Propeller And Jet Flying Records Than Any Pilot Of The Twentieth Centuryman Or Woman. She Had Led The Women'S Auxiliary Service Pilots During The Second World War, Was The First Woman To Break The Sound Barrier, Ran Her Own Luxury Cosmetics Company, And Counted Multiple Presidents Among Her Personal Friends. She Was More Qualified Than Any Woman In The World To Make The Leap From Atmosphere To Orbit. Yet It Was Jerrie Cobb, Twentyfive Years Jackie'S Junior And A Recordholding Pilot In Her Own Right, Who Finagled Her Way Into Taking The Same Medical Tests As The Mercury Astronauts. The Prospect Of Flying In Space Quickly Became Her Obsession.While The American And International Media Spun The Shocking Story Of A Woman Astronaut Program, Jackie And Jerrie Struggled To Gain Control Of The Narrative, Each Hoping To Turn The Rumored Program Into Their Own Ideal Realityan Issue That Ultimately Went All The Way To Congress.This Dual Biography Of Audacious Trailblazers Jackie Cochran And Jerrie Cobb Presents These Fascinating And Fearless Women In All Their Glory And Grit, Using Their Stories As Guides Through The Shifting Social, Political, And Technical Landscape Of The Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Fighting for Space'? A: 'Fighting for Space' explores the historic battle for female spaceflight through the stories of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb, highlighting their achievements and struggles in a male-dominated field.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Fighting for Space' is Amy Shira Teitel, a spaceflight historian known for her work on the history of women in space.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Fighting for Space' contains 448 pages, providing an in-depth look at the lives of its subjects.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'Fighting for Space' published? A: 'Fighting for Space' was published on February 18, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: 'Fighting for Space' is suitable for a general audience, but its themes and historical context may be most appreciated by older teens and adults.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of the book? A: Amy Shira Teitel's writing style in 'Fighting for Space' is engaging and informative, blending historical narrative with biographical details that bring the subjects to life.
- Q: Are there illustrations in this edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'Fighting for Space' is labeled as illustrated, providing visual context to the historical narrative.
- Q: What historical events are covered in the book? A: 'Fighting for Space' covers key events in the history of women in spaceflight, including the early days of the space program and the efforts of female pilots to gain recognition and opportunities.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of these pilots on modern spaceflight? A: Yes, the book examines the legacy of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb and their influence on the role of women in the space industry today.