Flying Free
Book description
*Winner of the 2021 Nancy Pearl Award from the Pacific Northwest Writers Association
*A Hip Latina Summer Books Pick
*Winner of the International Latino Book Award Gold Medal for Most Inspirational Nonfiction in English
“A message of inspiration for those seeking to break free from societal norms.” --Kirkus Reviews
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1 author picked Flying Free as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I first met Cecilia Aragon, PhD when I interviewed her for my book.
That’s when I discovered that this brilliant computer scientist grew up with all kinds of insecurities including fear of elevators but overcame them by combining math and logic to become an aerobatic pilot who was able to perform at air shows in front of huge crowds.
She was the first Latina pilot on the US Unlimited Aerobatic Team and represented the US at the World Aerobatic Championships which is the Olympics of Aviation. I love the fact that she didn’t give up when she was told, “girls…
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