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Jeanne Theobald asked this question about Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars:

Which do readers recommend this book or Hidden Figures?

Jennifer I've read both and I far preferred Rise of the Rocket Girls. They are both important stories but where this book shines is in the clarity of the autho…moreI've read both and I far preferred Rise of the Rocket Girls. They are both important stories but where this book shines is in the clarity of the author's writing and the way it is written from the perspective of the female computers with an almost overwhelming level of personal detail. You feel as if these women are your friends and because of this you comprehend their triumphs, struggles, and even scientific endeavors in a very personal way.(less)

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