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    (By Alena Dillon)

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    Author Alena Dillon
    “Book Descriptions: From the author of Mercy House and The Happiest Girl in the World comes a brilliant, dual-timeline novel about a daughter discovering her mother’s past as a female pilot during World War II and the consequences of women’s contributions remaining unrecognized.

    Kathy Begley is an empty-nester, the primary caretaker of her ailing mother, and the emotional support for her laid-off husband. She’s also returning to the office after two decades to work under a borderline-inappropriate boss. Then a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony invitation arrives, and she uncovers an unfathomable family secret: her mother, Peggy Mayfield, wasn’t just a tempestuous wife and mother. She was a Woman Airforce Service Pilot.

    Peggy jumped at the opportunity to become a WASP, the first American women to fly military aircraft. She wore men’s uniforms, sweated, studied, trained, and soared. She also danced, drank, played poker, and fell in love with adventure, new friends, and her commanding officer. Once a spunky flyer, Peggy is now filled with regret as she confronts the end of her life, but Kathy is determined to make Peggy's last months count by securing her long overdue recognition, appreciating her anew, and forgiving her before it’s too late.

    Eyes Turned Skyward is an unforgettable novel about inheritance, reconciliation, unheralded female heroism, and the transformation of misogyny.”

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