Sally Ride : America's First Woman in Space

from ajlewis2

This is a well-researched biography which flows as a story. Sally Ride had great integrity and was bright and focused on what she wanted. Credit and fame for going into space would have been enough, but she gave back so much for those trips. Her leadership in the reports on the Shuttle disasters ...

from DarthDeverell

Lynn Sherr's biography of Sally Ride is a wonderful examination not only of Dr. Ride as a person, but also of the times in which she lived and how science education changed for girls and women. Sherr uses interviews and Dr. Ride's own journals, letters, and tape recordings whenever possible, maki...

from kaylaraeintheway

I knew Sally Ride's name, but I never knew her full story. In fact, I didn't even know she died recently until I picked up this book (I know, shows how much I pay attention...). I'm so sad that a woman as influential, brilliant, and pioneering as Sally Ride died so young, as I am sure she would h...

from eraderneely

After reading this book, I have far more appreciation for the lady engineers that came before me. Thank you!

from ajlewis2

This is a well-researched biography which flows as a story. Sally Ride had great integrity and was bright and focused on what she wanted. Credit and fame for going into space would have been enough, but she gave back so much for those trips. Her leadership in the reports on the Shuttle disasters ...