The Flight Girls
By Noelle Salazar
- Release Date: 2019-07-02
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER
A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER
“I read well into the night, unable to stop. The book is unputdownable.”—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Heart-breaking, validating, exciting.”—Hypable
“Rich historical detail...this saga has it all.”—Woman’s World
Shining a light on a little-known piece of history The Flight Girls is a sweeping portrayal of women’s fearlessness, love, and the power of friendship to make us soar.
1941. Audrey Coltrane has always wanted to fly. It’s why she implored her father to teach her at the little airfield back home in Texas. It’s why she signed up to train military pilots in Hawaii when the war in Europe began. And it’s why she insists she is not interested in any dream-derailing romantic involvements, even with the disarming Lieutenant James Hart, who fast becomes a friend as treasured as the women she flies with. Then one fateful day, she gets caught in the air over Pearl Harbor just as the bombs begin to fall, and suddenly, nowhere feels safe.
To make everything she’s lost count for something, Audrey joins the Women Airforce Service Pilots program. The bonds she forms with her fellow pilots reignite a spark of hope in the face war, and—when James goes missing in action—give Audrey the strength to cross the front lines and fight not only for her country, but for the love she holds so dear.
Look for Noelle Salazar's brand-new novel, ANGELS OF THE RESISTANCE
Reviews
Great story of women during WWII
5By LiildebpdxLoved this WWII story of women who showed their strength and did their part during the war. Loved the ending.Great from take off to landing !
5By 080525893279This books flies by !!Amazing book
5By jazz14:Must read !! I couldn’t put the book down.Absolutely loved
5By Christa2492Such a great story with a satisfying ending. Loved every minute of this book. I wasn’t able to put it down. Makes me want to learn more about the women that inspired this story. Thank you for telling their story.Loved this Book!
5By DiannaJPBest BOOK I have read in a long time… I couldn’t put it down! Had me sobbing and laughing. ❤️❤️ Read this book you wont be disappointed!Outstanding, authentic . read!
5By KatagiharaJulia Kelly wrote a compelling story with depth and accuracy of WWII’s start on Oahu. My grandparents and Mother were on Oahu, watching the Japanese planes bombing the island from their back yard! I appreciated Julia Kelly’s capturing the essence of the Aloha Spirit, along with warm fragrant plumeria trees that embody Hawaii. I read with a wary sense at first, because the people of Hawaii are very patriotic and I didn’t want the story to be a shallow Harliqin version of WWII. Quickly my wary sense turned to respect for Julia Kelly. I relaxed and gave over to a satisfying read with excellent themes and characters I would enjoy meeting. Well done, Julie! Warmest Aloha, Heidi KatagiharaOutstanding Read!
5By DWFREIDELLAt 70 yrs of age, I was born after the war but remember well when the WASP’s were recognized for their heroic activities. This book is well written and develops in a way that you don’t want the book to end. It ends well, though as all good books do. You will not regret reading this outstanding book!Reading this I felt like I was flying
5By HorsefluteThis is an exciting book to read ! The story is compelling and the characters came alive for me. ,The Flight Girls
5By queen taryn/GiaSuch an amazing story of these brave women. I loved every minute, even those when I couldn’t stop crying. The ending was wonderful! Thank you.Great read
5By loveJavaInteresting and lively.