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Girls Can't Be Pilots: An Aerobiography

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Margaret and I just finished flying 3 days together around the country. As we met people for the first time, we found that they were as interested in Margaret's life as I was when I read the book. Margaret has a self effacing way of presenting astonishing accomplishments and she is STILL doing them. We believe she is the oldest pilot ever to have raced around the world. This book tells about her life as a pilot during World War II and what is was like to be a woman pilot for the Air Force. There is no crusade here, just interesting tidbits of how life was lived by 'ordinary' people who did extraordainary things.

We met Margaret and read her book cover to cover. This 80 year young Grandmother is still flying today. As a matter of fact as we write this review Margaret is racing a twin engine Beech Baron from London, England to Sydney, Australia. March 11th thru April 8th, 2001. ... Her book is as remarkable as she is. This 40,000 hour Grandmother Pilot has proved Girls CAN Be Pilots. (Anything they want to be.)

This is an outstanding book written by a woman who not only became a pilot, but then served as a WASP (Womens' Airforce Service Pilots) during World War 2 and later had many adventures, including flying around the world. Highly recommended.

I grew up near Margaret and had always heard about her flying in races every where, but never gave it much thought. She was just a local lady who flew. I never suspected the stories she had to tell. I find that she is an inspiration to anyone who really wants to do something. Don't let any one stop you. The book reads really well and brings smiles, chuckles, and a few tears.
Thanks Margaret for sharing you amazing life.