Sarah Byrn Rickman left her newspaper editor job in 1989 to write books. A Masters in Creative Writing, coupled with access to the WASP and WAFS through her freelance job with the International Women’s Air and Space Museum, produced first an award-winning WASP novel, Flight from Fear, and then The Originals: The Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron of World War II. While writing The Originals, Rickman came to realize the need for founder Nancy Love’s biography.
"This is an intimate account of an accomplished aviatrix and
visionary pioneer whose contributions to women in military aviation
were heretofore not fully acknowledged. Often overshadowed when
referenced in comparison to Jackie Cochran, Nancy Love made her own
indelible mark on history. Her story, insightfully chronicled and
reverently told, is a must-read for all who relish courage,
tenacity, and a fearless desire to serve our nation in time of its
greatest need. Today's military pilots owe her a debt of gratitude
for breaking the ground that allowed all members of future
generations to serve."--Brig. Gen. Linda K. McTague, Air National
Guard
"Nancy Love and the women she led were my role models. Reading this
book, her life story, I found myself comparing yesterday's flying
challenges and excitements with my own experiences. I could feel
the essence of Nancy's life: her love of flying, her leadership,
her focus on the mission. I wanted to do what she was doing:
flying, leading, making a contribution to our country's future.
Without her contributions, and those of other women pilots of her
time, my generation would not have had the opportunities of
military flying and spaceflight. I feel a sisterhood with Nancy
Harkness Love, and am grateful to share in her experiences through
this book."--Col. Eileen M. Collins, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), First
Woman Space Shuttle Pilot and Commander
"For anyone interested in a wonderful story of aviation or wanting
to know more about this famous woman, this book is a
must-read."--Peggy Chabrian, President/Founder, Women in Aviation,
International
"This is an 'edge of your seat' story even if you know the outcome.
Sarah Byrn Rickman brings Nancy Love and Jackie Cochran back to
life, and she re-creates their historical clash as the drama that
it was, making it as real as if it were happening today. It's like
observing a boxing match, one that evenly pits Nancy's 'ladylike'
personality against Jackie's 'brash' one. While only one could
'win, ' Sarah's portrayal of how these women 'played the game' is
worthy of the best-seller list!"--Commander Trish Beckman, U.S.
Navy (Ret.)
"Sarah Rickman tells this story in the exciting style of the
journalist she once was. ... The writing is so fresh, you often
have the sense that you are discovering new things about Love right
along with the author. ... Rickman has done her subject justice;
this is a book rich in insight and opportunity."--From the Foreword
by Deborah G. Douglas, Curator, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology Museum
"A trailblazing figure for women's service in the military along
with her rival Jacqueline Cochran, Nancy Love was a dedicated and
determined aviation enthusiast and served admirably as the
Executive for the unified women's programs under the name Women
Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Extensive notes, a glossary of
military and airplane terms, and an index round out this
captivating biography of a truly extraordinary woman
aviator."--Midwest Book Review
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