Making Waves: A Woman in This Man's Navy

by LouAnne Johnson

"...every page manifests the author's vitality and pluckiness." -- The Boston Herald "...despite Johnson's light touch, she raises some serious questions." -- Publisher's Weekly "This book should be required reading for every woman contemplating joining the U.S. Navy and probably any other branch of the military service." -- Copley News Service

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

233 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

LouAnne Johnson is a former U.S. Navy journalist, Marine Corps officer, high school teacher, and the author of The New York Times bestseller Dangerous Minds (originally My Posse Don't Do Homework). In 1989, LouAnne began teaching reading and writing to non-English speakers as an intern at a high school in California. Since then LouAnne has taught English, adult basic education, developmental reading and writing at high schools and colleges. She also designs and presents workshops in classroom management and motivation. LouAnne has presented keynote and commencement addresses to numerous organizations, including the National School Boards Association, the National Council on Curriculum Development, National University and the European Council of International Schools. She has appeared on several TV shows, including Oprah, CBS Eye to Eye, NBC Weekend Today, Maury Povich, Tom Snyder, and CNN."

At present, she lives in rural New Mexico with her adopted canine companion, Nellie, and an adjunct instructor for an online alternative licensure program for future teachers.

Reviews

[Eden · Rating 4 out of 5]

2023 bk 235. I purchased this in error - thinking it was a WWII Navy story - but enjoyed this tale of a young woman's beginnings in the U.S. Navy. Convinced by her mother that the Navy was the way to get the journalism degree that she wanted, Johnson joined the Navy during a period of intense prejudice towards women. Women in the Navy were no longer a separate unit, but incorporated - at the price of peace of mind and out right assault. I was appalled at the level of insult and assault she faced, but proud as she grew into a woman who could handle herself in many different situations. I have a distant female cousin who joined the Navy about 20 years after Johnson and would like to know how similar their experiences were. The bio on Goodreads states that Johnson also spent time in the Marines - and I'd love to see that story also written.

[Kelli May · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever!