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Code Name Badass
(Updated: January 18, 2022)
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4.5
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What worked: Intriguing true story of Virginia Hall. She refused to accept that women couldn't do the same things as men at a time when it was frowned on. Her story is one of courage, tenacity, and the strong determination to do what others said she couldn't.

The writing is what brings shine to this biography. It's abrupt, brash, and totally captivating. I loved learning more about Virginia Hall. From her early beginning to how she refused to let rejection bring her down. She helped arm and train the French Resistance during World War II. Not only that, but she took part in the very dangerous missions that sabotaged the Germans. She also worked for the OSS-which later would become the CIA.

Each title in this biography is very engaging too. There are quotes in each chapter from those who knew her.

One of her accomplishments was making herstory in 1945 when she was the only civilian woman serving in World War II to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. She also was part of a band of sisters in France that helped win the war but this knowledge was kept secret from the world until just recently.

Engrossing writing shows a feminist who refused to accept that women couldn't do the same things as men during World War II. At the back of the biography is a bibliography that includes the names of the other women in the Band of Sisters and other books to read.
Good Points
1. Intriguing true story of a strong woman who not only helped arm and train the French Resistance during WWII but organized sabotage missions
2. Engaging writing that shows a feminist who refused to accept that women couldn't do the same things as men
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