
The Sky Is Not the Limit
Embark on a riveting journey through the hidden corridors of history, where the ambitions of brilliant women crossed paths with the stars. These unsung heroines—scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and visionaries—worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help forge a legacy that would alter the course of humankind.
As the world’s great superpowers raced in a Cold War competition to conquer the cosmos, countless women worked behind the scenes virtually unrecognized. This compelling narrative illuminates the lives of these extraordinary women who navigated the challenges of a male-dominated landscape, defied societal expectations, and helped push the boundaries of science and technology. Their courage and intellect helped propel rockets into the void and sparked transformative shifts in society, inspiring generations to dream fearlessly.
The Sky Is Not the Limit: The Unsung Women of the Space Race is not just a celebration of female empowerment; it is an awakening to the realization that the quest for knowledge and advancement is a shared journey, illuminated by the resilient spirit of those who dared to reach for the stars.
Book details
- Author
- Joe Cuhaj
- Imprint
- Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 256
- Formats
- Hardcover, Paperback
- Subjects
- History › Military › Aviation & Space
History › Women
Biography & Autobiography › Women
Biography & Autobiography › Science & Technology - Topics
- women in STEM · space race history · NASA · Cold War · women aviators and astronauts · hidden history · scientific pioneers
- ISBN-13
- 9798887982694 (Hardcover)9798887982700 (Paperback)
About the author
JOE CUHAJ is a Navy veteran and former radio broadcaster who has authored 13 outdoor guides for Globe Pequot Press and seven non-fiction history books for Prometheus and History Press. His recent books include Hiking Alabama.
Cuhaj began his radio career in Long Branch, NJ in 1980, before moving to Mobile, Alabama in 1981 to continue broadcasting.
When he’s not writing, Cuhaj draws on his background as an outdoor guide author, having produced works covering hiking and the natural landscape. Hiking Alabama, originally published as Hike America Alabama, is now in its fifth edition.
Joe lives in Mobile, Alabama.
