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Flight Patterns
Flight Patterns brings to life the gutsy, funny and supremely stubborn women who set their sights on becoming WASPs during WWII.
The Women's Air Service Pilots training program was the brainchild of U.S. flying ace, Jackie Cochran, who believed women pilots would be essential to the ware effort.
All Jackie asked was that they turn their lives upside down, abandon their homes and loved ones-- and learn to fly the Army way.
Lila, Jinx, Patty, Dodie, Miriam and Lauren although fictional, bear the stamp of Jackie Cochran's dream for women pilots to not just reach for the sky but to fly in it too.
They are the kind of women who lead with their chins. The kind of women who won't let parents or teachers of boyfriends tell what they can and cannot do. Women like you !
The Women's Air Service Pilots training program was the brainchild of U.S. flying ace, Jackie Cochran, who believed women pilots would be essential to the ware effort.
All Jackie asked was that they turn their lives upside down, abandon their homes and loved ones-- and learn to fly the Army way.
Lila, Jinx, Patty, Dodie, Miriam and Lauren although fictional, bear the stamp of Jackie Cochran's dream for women pilots to not just reach for the sky but to fly in it too.
They are the kind of women who lead with their chins. The kind of women who won't let parents or teachers of boyfriends tell what they can and cannot do. Women like you !
- GenresHistorical Fiction
294 pages, Paperback
Published June 28, 2022
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Jana Williams
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October 14, 2024
A diverse cast and a lot of historical details make this an interesting read.
July 23, 2022
It's not everyday that a book leaves me totally empowered but that's EXACTLY what this book do. It was a nice change from all the other books I've been reading these days!
Flight Patterns tells the story of strong women who don't listen to anyone else and follow their dreams, to become pilots and soar the skys, in a time where strong minded, strong willed, independent women were frowned upon!
I truly enjoyed Jana Williams' phenomenal story telling! I love how fast paced it was! I finished this in one sitting. Though this may not be a BIG book, the content was humongous! After reading this, i had the urge to do great things (it honestly gave me the boost I needed to do more packing for my move and order some more books because it reminded me that I should not bow down to any man!)
This book is one of those MUST REAS books, everyone, specially women, MUST read this gem! I do hope they make a movie our of this!
Do check out her other books at www.janawilliams.ca .
Flight Patterns tells the story of strong women who don't listen to anyone else and follow their dreams, to become pilots and soar the skys, in a time where strong minded, strong willed, independent women were frowned upon!
I truly enjoyed Jana Williams' phenomenal story telling! I love how fast paced it was! I finished this in one sitting. Though this may not be a BIG book, the content was humongous! After reading this, i had the urge to do great things (it honestly gave me the boost I needed to do more packing for my move and order some more books because it reminded me that I should not bow down to any man!)
This book is one of those MUST REAS books, everyone, specially women, MUST read this gem! I do hope they make a movie our of this!
Do check out her other books at www.janawilliams.ca .
March 29, 2023
The story of the first women pilots as they developed WASPs during WWII. It incorporates history of the flight school and Jackie Cochran with the fictitious group of women who become the first graduates. The characters are engaging, believable and described in details of that era. The reader starts to think of them as friends. The book also touches on the prejudices of the time (jews, blacks, women, etc.) and viewed from today it is inspiring to know that these amazing women led the way towards equality. At the same time, it is also a reminder that so much prejudice and inequality remains. A worthwhile read!
August 7, 2022
Flight Patterns by Jana Williams is a brilliant and empowering novel about the amazingly courageous women aspiring to become Women's Air Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War 2. The story follows many women (mainly Lila, Jinx, Patty, Dodie, Miriam and Lauren) as they are called away from their range of homes across the world and train to do something that women before them would have only ever dreamed of.
First of all, I absolutely loved the amount of research and detail that has gone into describing the ways that the aeroplanes work and the diagrams of the specific mechanics included at the starts of the chapters. I felt like this added another layer to this already fascinating historical fiction novel and was definitely a good added touch.
As well as this I thoroughly enjoyed Jana's writing style. The whole book flowed perfectly and the romance elements included were effortlessly weaved into the greater story so they weren't overshadowing any greater messages as well as having great LGBTQ+ representation
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Flight Patterns and wish to express many thanks to the author and Bookstagrammers for providing me with a free copy in return for an honest review.
First of all, I absolutely loved the amount of research and detail that has gone into describing the ways that the aeroplanes work and the diagrams of the specific mechanics included at the starts of the chapters. I felt like this added another layer to this already fascinating historical fiction novel and was definitely a good added touch.
As well as this I thoroughly enjoyed Jana's writing style. The whole book flowed perfectly and the romance elements included were effortlessly weaved into the greater story so they weren't overshadowing any greater messages as well as having great LGBTQ+ representation
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Flight Patterns and wish to express many thanks to the author and Bookstagrammers for providing me with a free copy in return for an honest review.
July 27, 2022
Flight Patterns by Jana Williams is a strong, original and an empowered story about women who has the dream to fly airplanes on the The Women's Air Service Pilots training program was the brainchild of U.S. flying ace and helping fighting on the WWII.
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Also, the story is focusing that women could do whatever they want even thought people believe it could be imposible for a woman to do any activity.
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On the story, Jackie Cochran, found necessary one army with women and believe they could do it, so this person organized the group of women.
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The story has a great main characters who are mainly women: Dodie, Jix, Lauren, Paty and Miriam. Who are really strong, sturbbon and inspirational women.
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I also really like airplanes. My father is a arplaine pilot, so, he always tell me about his experiences flying, the instruments, and many other details I could see reading this book.
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Thanks to the author Jana Williams for giving me a copy of her book for an honest review in exchange.
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Also, the story is focusing that women could do whatever they want even thought people believe it could be imposible for a woman to do any activity.
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On the story, Jackie Cochran, found necessary one army with women and believe they could do it, so this person organized the group of women.
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The story has a great main characters who are mainly women: Dodie, Jix, Lauren, Paty and Miriam. Who are really strong, sturbbon and inspirational women.
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I also really like airplanes. My father is a arplaine pilot, so, he always tell me about his experiences flying, the instruments, and many other details I could see reading this book.
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Thanks to the author Jana Williams for giving me a copy of her book for an honest review in exchange.
July 26, 2022
So I’m picky when it comes to Historical Fiction, I have to really be into the subject, and the synopsis has to catch me. Flight Patterns didn’t just do that, it exceeded by adding in LGBTQIA+ elements in it, and well we all know I’m on a kick of my queer books lately. So obviously I jumped on this one.
Jana Williams did her thing on this page-turning novel with impeccable research regarding WASPS (Women’s Airforce Service Pilots). The way she writes just capture you and you just don’t want to put it down- unfortunately we know i work crazy hours and had to keep putting it down.
If you like WW2, heroism, queer books, then check this one out. And thank you Jana Williams for providing me a copy of the book.
Jana Williams did her thing on this page-turning novel with impeccable research regarding WASPS (Women’s Airforce Service Pilots). The way she writes just capture you and you just don’t want to put it down- unfortunately we know i work crazy hours and had to keep putting it down.
If you like WW2, heroism, queer books, then check this one out. And thank you Jana Williams for providing me a copy of the book.
September 17, 2022
Enlightening, Infuriating, Inspiring!
Reading about all of the obstacles thrown in front of these female pilots was infuriating. The story of Jackie Cochran should be in every American text book that covers World War II. Particularly maddening were the comments about women made by the U.S. congressmen because they were close to what we still hear today.
This book was well-written with characters I would love to have as friends. I'm looking forward to reading more about this diverse group of spunky and incredibly brave women. I'm recommending it to everyone I know!
Reading about all of the obstacles thrown in front of these female pilots was infuriating. The story of Jackie Cochran should be in every American text book that covers World War II. Particularly maddening were the comments about women made by the U.S. congressmen because they were close to what we still hear today.
This book was well-written with characters I would love to have as friends. I'm looking forward to reading more about this diverse group of spunky and incredibly brave women. I'm recommending it to everyone I know!
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