TRAJECTORY

Meredith Zietlin narrates this WWII story. Seventeen-year-old Eleanor strives to hide her advanced math skills, but she's discovered and recruited to join other women who contribute to the war effort by solving equations. When her ability is determined to be unique, she is sent to a California air base and then to Pearl Harbor to calibrate a new weapon that could help the U.S. win the war. Zietlin captures the fear, innocence, and optimism of a young woman who is making her way in a world dominated by men. Embracing Eleanor's social and emotional growth. Zietlin's narration is triumphant, compelling, and heartwarming. L.M.G. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2024]