No Coincidences: Reflections of the First Black Female Graduate of the United States Naval Academy

by Janie L. Mines

From back copy: "Coincidences are God's way of remaining anonymous" is a quote that has been shared in numerous versions throughout the centuries. No Coincidences: Reflections of the First Black Female Graduate of the United States Naval Academy dispels this myth of anonymity through a series of personal vignettes rooted in the rural South and the U.S. Naval Academy. As the first black woman to enter and graduate from Annapolis, the author confronts issues of race and gender though a faith grounded in the simple premise that "God has a plan for us all; if we submit to His will, we need not fear. We are prepared and protected."

Genres: Nonfiction

242 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Tina Reed]

I found Janie's story to be very thought provoking. Attending the Naval Academy over 30 years later, I find it amazing how far gender equality has come. Is it perfect? No. But compared to the first wave of ladies in 1976, we are essentially equal. Thank you Janie and the class of 1980 for breaking barriers for us!

While this book is a memoir, I still hold it to a high grammatical standard. The book was littered with spelling and grammar errors. Also, I'd like the book better if it didn't do the one lining thing when Janie tries to be quippy. Overall, great story but could use some polishing.