Radar Girls, Sara Ackerman
Radar Girls, Sara Ackerman
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Radar Girls

Author: Sara Ackerman

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 10 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/27/2021


Synopsis

"A fresh, delightful romp of a novel."—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code

* SheReads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction of Summer 2021 pick * Book Reporter Summer Reading pick * BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Historical Fiction Books selection * Greatist Best Historical Fiction Books pick *   

An extraordinary story inspired by the real Women’s Air Raid Defense, where an unlikely recruit and her sisters-in-arms forge their place in WWII history.

Daisy Wilder prefers the company of horses to people, bare feet and salt water to high heels and society parties. Then, in the dizzying aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Daisy enlists in a top secret program, replacing male soldiers in a war zone for the first time. 
Under fear of imminent invasion, the WARDs guide pilots into blacked-out airstrips and track unidentified planes across Pacific skies.  

But not everyone thinks the women are up to the job, and the new recruits must rise above their differences and work side by side despite the resistance and heartache they meet along the way. 
With America’s future on the line, Daisy is determined to prove herself worthy. And with the man she’s falling for out on the front lines, she cannot fail.

From radar towers on remote mountaintops to flooded bomb shelters, she’ll need her new team when the stakes are highest. Because the most important battles are fought—and won—together.

This inspiring and uplifting tale of pioneering, unsung heroines vividly transports the reader to wartime Hawaii, where one woman’s call to duty leads her to find courage, strength and sisterhood. 

“A wow of a book…[that is] a captivating story of friendship, heartbreak and true love. Highly recommend!” —Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan of Paris

Don't miss THE GUEST IN ROOM 120, Sara Ackerman's enthralling new novel with dual-timelines intertwining a 1905 mystery surrounding Jane Stanford's mysterious death in Honolulu and a 2005 writer's quest to uncover the truth at the same historic hotel...

More captivating stories from Sara Ackerman:The Maui EffectThe Unchartered Flight of Olivia WestThe Codebreaker's SecretRed Sky Over HawaiiThe Lietenant's NurseIsland of Sweet Pies & Soldiers

About Sara Ackerman

Sara Ackerman is theHawai'i born, bestselling author of historical & romance novels set in theislands. Her books have been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books,“empowering & deliciously visceral” by Book Riot, and New York Timesbestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara’s novelsas “fresh and delightful” and “brilliantly written.” Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best book of the month, and ALABooklist gave The Codebreaker’s Secret a starred review. Find out more about Sara and her books at www.ackermanbooks.com and follow her on Instagram @saraackermanbooks and on Facebook @ackermanbooks. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on July 22, 2021

Back in 2018, I won an ARC of Sara Ackerman’s debut, Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers (still love that title and cover so much), and you would think I had won the lottery. My excitement over her books has continued ever since, and my favorite thing is my mom is also now a huge fan, so we can share......more

Goodreads review by Literary on February 22, 2021

ALOHA WOMEN AT WAR Oh how I love this book! It’s WWII hist fic with a twist. Set in Hawaii amid the Pearl Harbor attack and creation of the first Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD). The writing is lush with elegant descriptions of island life, food, creatures, and language. The narrative grabs the hear......more

Goodreads review by Darla on July 18, 2021

Take an exotic location, add in a perilous historical event, women called up to fill a desperate need, and a mystery to boot; and you have a compelling new title to devour this summer. There are horses and kittens, y'all! This is my first book by Sara Ackerman and I am impressed with her weaving of......more

Goodreads review by "Avonna on July 21, 2021

Check out all of my reviews at: [URL not allowed] RADAR GIRLS by Sara Ackerman is an engrossing historical fiction story featuring young women on the island of Hawaii after the attack on Pearl Harbor who are enlisted and become the Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD). This is a standalone......more

Goodreads review by Elise on February 12, 2021

RADAR GIRLS delivers the pitch perfect combination of fascinating history and unforgettable characters. I loved being transported to Hawaii and learning about these adventurous, smart women who answered the call of duty at a critical time. Sara Ackerman weaves together a wonderful story about friend......more