

desertcart.com: A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II: 9781984877611: Purnell, Sonia: Books Review: Lovely book - I liked this book very much. Someone in a book club suggested a fictionalized version of women spies during WWII and I suggested we read about the real thing after seeing a review of this book. Well researched, well written, and amazing to review the role of women in society and the obstacles they faced. I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading about WWII. Review: Great READ - The book is amazing and a fun read. 100% a must.
| Best Sellers Rank | #835,446 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #355 in Historical France Biographies #6,420 in Women's Biographies #7,498 in Family Relationship (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (115) |
| Dimensions | 5.95 x 0.99 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 1984877615 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1984877611 |
| Item Weight | 14.9 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| Publication date | April 9, 2019 |
| Publisher | Penguin LCC US |
B**R
Lovely book
I liked this book very much. Someone in a book club suggested a fictionalized version of women spies during WWII and I suggested we read about the real thing after seeing a review of this book. Well researched, well written, and amazing to review the role of women in society and the obstacles they faced. I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading about WWII.
L**Y
Great READ
The book is amazing and a fun read. 100% a must.
S**K
A timely lesson for today's foreign policy makers.
A searing account of World War II and Virginia Hall, an American woman who had a leg prosthesis but nevertheless was able to join the French resistance fighters. Well documented and has interviews with survivors.
A**R
She gave her all literally! But never got the credit due her.
Excellent book!! An outstanding woman!! With people like her and her team and all the others it’s no wonder we won the war! Thank you for your service! It’s just not enough to say.
R**R
Fascinating!
I'd never heard about this woman before the book came out. She was an incredible hero, and more tributes should be paid to her. The book is well written and you learn more about the woman herself and not just the deeds she performed. That's rare in these types of biographies and it's refreshing. Brilliant author to have gathered all this information.
L**Z
Fascinating Story
I’m reading this now. It’s a compelling true story that gives an in depth portrayer of a unique individual and a picture of events in WW2. It is also a story about sex discrimination in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
J**N
Gréât depiction.
I was not familiar with this woman and find that a shame! If she were alive, I’d find her and thank her for her service!!
N**Y
Good read
Very enjoyable book about an extremely brave woman
B**E
A book so full of surprising information on life in France behind the lines during WW II. A good story for anyone wanting to learn more about France under the German occupation, and even more interesting to learn of the role of an American woman.
T**Y
An incredible spy who made a difference during the war. Brave, resourceful and dedicated. At every turn she made the Nazis lives difficult.
L**.
This is a gripping story that I couldn’t put down.
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