Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II [B0499]

2018 PB. The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the American women who secretly served as codebreakers during World War II--a "prodigiously researched and engrossing" (New York Times) book that "shines a light on a hidden chapter of American history" (Denver Post). Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of code-breaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, bestselling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "GIRL POWER!! I loved everything about this book. So much history that is never talked about. I would mention that this is not written in a "story/narrative" form necessarily. It goes from fact, to fact, which may be hard for some people to read. Definitely worth picking up!"; "Reading this book at the same time that our current political leaders are sharing sensitive information in group chats with journalists is crazy."; "I enjoyed learning about this part of history. Who knew women played such an important role during the world wars! Great read and I enjoyed the biography of these woman and their faith and patriotism to our nation."