Describes the life of Jacqueline Cochran, who overcame poverty and lack of education to become a world-famous pilot and head of the Woman's Airforce Service Pilots during World War II.
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Grade 5-8-- Readers are introduced to Cochran first as a poor foster child for whom poverty, squalor, and some mistreatment had been the norm. Even at the age of six, she demonstrated the inner determination that would become the catalyst throughout her life. Writing in a crisp, journalistic style, Smith captures the personality of this female pioneer. Cochran's accomplishments, honors, and awards are presented in detail, but character traits that could at times be annoying are included as well. The book surpasses Marquita Fisher's Jacqueline Cochran: First Lady of Flight (Garrard, 1973). Aside from entries in collective biographies such as Ann Genett's Contributions of Women: Aviation (Dillon, 1975; o.p.) and Bennett Wayne's Four Women of Courage (Garrard, 1975), there is no information on Cochran at this level. Several of the black-and-white photos are small or dark. --Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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A well researched and presented account that will inspire,
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This review is from: Coming Out Right: The Story of Jacqueline Cochran, the First Woman Aviator to Break the Sound Barrier (Hardcover)
This work by the late Charlotte, N.C., author and philanthropist, Elizabeth S. Smith, presents an inspirational topic that has escaped previous aviation writers. The story of aviator Cochran's achievements, which reflect her determined character and desire to succeed, are highly readable, and energizing, to young people. Many 6-9th grade students continue to enjoy and benefit from this book.
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