Mary Jennings Hegar è un'autrice la cui scrittura attinge alle sue estese esperienze come pilota militare. Armata di coraggio e determinazione, Hegar si concentra su temi che risuonano con il suo servizio, tra cui la resilienza di fronte alle avversità e l'importanza dell'uguaglianza all'interno delle forze armate. La sua prosa è incisiva e personale, offrendo ai lettori uno sguardo sulla vita in prima linea e sulla sua continua battaglia per una maggiore preparazione militare attraverso l'uguaglianza. Attraverso la sua scrittura e i suoi discorsi pubblici, Hegar sostiene le comunità emarginate e condivide le sue esperienze profondamente formative.
On July 29, 2009, Air National Guard major Mary Jennings 'MJ' Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission on her third tour in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, she continued to fight and saved the lives of her crew and their patients. But soon she would face a new battle: to give women who serve on the front lines the credit they deserve.
A Young Readers Edition of a compelling story of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. Soon to be a major motion picture! On July 29, 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, her courageous actions saved the lives of her crew and their patients, earning her the Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor Device. That day also marked the beginning of a new mission: convincing the U.S. Government to allow women to serve openly on the front line of battle for the first time in American history.With exclusive photographs throughout, Fly Like a Girl tells the inspiring true story of Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. Includes exclusive photographs throughout, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the author written specifically for teen readers.