Ella Carey
Reviewed by Helen
I am a big fan of Ella Carey’s stories and I devoured this one, it was a compelling read for me hearing how the wonderful woman from America took to the skies during World War 2 to do what they could to support their country, the battles they fought with some of the men and the military then and years later to win the recognition they deserved.
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) was what Eva Scott wanted to join she wanted to be a pilot and do her bit for the war effort, she grew up in Burbank California her best friend Nina also had this dream and they had been taught by their friend Harry to fly, both worked in the airplane manufacturing plant, but as soon as they had the chance they joined up, at their training camp they met Helene, these three woman became the best of friends.
They arrive at Camp Davis determined to not complain and do what has to be done under circumstances that would never be accepted in this day, with more men than woman and deliberate sabotage that could cause danger, they stayed on course to become the best pilots. A terrible accident changes all of their lives Eva returns home injured and heart-broken but gets on with life marries Jack and has a son never knowing what has happened to her friends.
Thirty odd years later Eva finally gets a chance to help the WASP’s get the military recognition that they should have been given in the first place, but she also gets answers to what had happened in the past.
This story shows the strength and courage that Eva, Nina and Helene as well as the other WASPs went through, the friendships that were made, and the loves that were lost and found during a time of war, the story is moving and at times heart-wrenching, I shed tears but I also cheered these woman on, and it has such a beautiful ending one that left me smiling. Thank you MS Carey for another keeper.
5 stars
Expected publication:
October 15th 2019
by Lake Union Publishing
