Questions About Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly (Goodreads Author)

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Is there anything inappropriate for young readers in this book? My young DD is passionate about mathematics and is dying to read this book, and prefers to read the original versus the young readers version. She reads at a high school level. Thank you!

Erin Just a suggestion, but let your daughter read whatever she wants! Nothing is inappropriate.

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So thrilled that this is a book! Please tell me the movie was based on the book and not the other way around?

Katherine The movie is based on the book (and Margot Lee Shetterly was an executive producer on the film).

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I simply can't imagine how they would make a movie out of this book. Is the movie a documentary?

Marissa The movie is incredibly different -- it's focused around 3 of the women in the book, but way more interesting. There's no real plot in the book. …moreThe movie is incredibly different -- it's focused around 3 of the women in the book, but way more interesting. There's no real plot in the book. (less)

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Is the book actually about the women themselves or is it pushing some black history agenda? Serious, I’m interested in the actual history, not being hit over the head with the standard political correctness monologue.

Lin Hansen "Black History Agenda" Why used an inherently biased term? It is actual, factual United States history. United States citizens. History that was negle…more"Black History Agenda" Why used an inherently biased term? It is actual, factual United States history. United States citizens. History that was neglected to be told in classrooms and highlighted in the media.(less)

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Pam Because it's non-fiction. It's a book under the history / biography genre. …moreBecause it's non-fiction. It's a book under the history / biography genre. (less)

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