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The remarkable true story of America's first women astronauts

'Lifts the curtain on the moment when Neil Armstrong's "one small step for man" expanded to encompass the talent, ambition and perseverance of America's first female astronauts' MARGOT LEE SHETTERLY, bestselling author of Hidden Figures

'Strap yourself in for a thrilling…

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1 author picked The Six as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this non-fiction book because it was an account of the first six women astronauts in America who displayed grit, determination, courage, fearlessness, and full commitment in the face of societal discrimination.

It was great to learn about the history and sometimes tragedy these women suffered. It was at times thrilling, other times sad.

All the astronauts were highly educated, family-oriented, capable, loving, career-minded women who refused to be secondary characters in their own lives. I wished I could be an astronaut.

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