Written in a journalistic tone, with enthusiasm, this book is about the women that flew before 1916. In a side note, it gives abundant detail and insight about training methods and aviation life on those premier years.

All of the women portrayed were indeed out of common. It's interesting (and inspiring) to read about them, and the connection of politics and reactions in a male-centric society. Even when facing the raw proof that there is nothing of different between women flying or men it still amazes the blindness and desire to refuse to accept it. A long road has indeed been strode to today in this respect (not everywhere it seems). For anyone interested in early aviation, the initial show business aviation circuit, operation and, off course, the women part in all of this, I heartily recommend getting this book. ( )