Radar Girls

De: Sara Ackerman

Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell

Duración: 10 h y 54 m

Resumen del Editor

An extraordinary story inspired by the real Women's Air Raid Defense, where an unlikely recruit and her sisters-in-arms forge their place in WWII history.

Daisy Wilder prefers the company of horses to people, bare feet and salt water to high heels and society parties. Then, in the dizzying aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Daisy enlists in a top secret program, replacing male soldiers in a war zone for the first time. Under fear of imminent invasion, the WARDs guide pilots into blacked-out airstrips and track unidentified planes across Pacific skies.

But not everyone thinks the women are up to the job, and the new recruits must rise above their differences and work side by side despite the resistance and heartache they meet along the way. With America's future on the line, Daisy is determined to prove herself worthy. And with the man she's falling for out on the front lines, she cannot fail. From radar towers on remote mountaintops to flooded bomb shelters, she'll need her new team when the stakes are highest. Because the most important battles are fought—and won—together.

This inspiring and uplifting tale of pioneering, unsung heroines vividly transports the listener to wartime Hawaii, where one woman's call to duty leads her to find courage, strength and sisterhood.

©2021 Sara Ackerman (P)2021 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited

Radar Girls

A part of the war a lot of people do not know about especially on Hawaii!
Very interesting story with the Hawaiian setting

Hawaiian Historical Fiction

Predictable. Occasionally not plausable. A nice story with loose ends neatly tied together by ending.

An Oscilloscope of a read.

This novel has the reader ducking bullets and has nerves on edge while a story within a story unfolds as the tradewinds of war sweep the Hawaiian Islands. An oscilloscope of a ride.

Fantastic Account of Radar Girls

I love learning LITTLE KNOWN HISTORICAL FACTS as told through Historical Fictional Novels. The Author, Sara Ackerman and the Narrator are now at the top of my favorites list. Well done and definitely worth the credit!

Another wonderful Novel and Narration

I absolutely LOVE IT when a novel draws you so far in till you identify with more then 1 character and you truly experience what the characters are going thru, whether it's happiness or sadness, This Novel is exactly that and more. An absolute MUST READ! The Narrator is astounding!

captivating

excellent story with realistic characters and story of a vital piece of American history. very poignant.

Predictable but still Enjoyable

Even though the book is a bit predictable in every way -- plot, characters, dramatics -- it's still a nice, easygoing read. The author carefully offers important details about the aftermath of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how women were forced into service while the men were sent to war.

The usual emotional moments occur: a woman's husband goes missing, a soldier abuses one of the women who works under him, a woman can't decide if she loves or hates a pilot (who clearly loves her). The plot is not complicated but it is engaging. And the background -- Oahu -- makes for a beautiful and romantic setting.

While the novel doesn't test you, it does keep your mind occupied. The narration is excellent, done by the stalwart Cassandra Campbell.

World War II and women

I really enjoyed this book, not only because it shows what women did to support the war, but the location.
We lived in Oahu in the late 70’s, and visited many of the sites mentioned in the book. Many of the pronunciations and locales brought back such warm memories.

Talk about girl power you go girls!!!!!

That was an excellent book. I just hope those girls got all the recognition they so richly deserved. Sara Ackerman did a wonderful job of telling a truly amazing story. Cassandra Campbell did an excellent job of narrating this book. Thank you both. I look forward to more of this kind of great book.

Fabulous insight into what the real radar girls might have experienced

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It made me pause to imagine what the Greatest Generation went through in WW II. Loved the women’s friendships.

Also, the narration was very well performed!