Hidden Figures/MargoLee Shetterly/346 pgs.

The subtitle of this book gives a very good description of its contents: the American dream and the untold story of the black women mathematicians who helped win the space race. Having seen the movie by the same title, I was looking forward to reading this book. It gives a more in depth picture of the trials and tribulations of the women who were such an integral part of the successful United States space program. The book can be pretty technical in parts, but it tells such a little known aspect  of United States history, that it is well worth the read. Highly recommended!