Mary Jennings Hegar est une auteure dont l'écriture puise dans ses expériences approfondies en tant que pilote militaire. Armée de courage et de détermination, Hegar se concentre sur des thèmes qui résonnent avec son service, notamment la résilience face à l'adversité et l'importance de l'égalité au sein des forces armées. Sa prose est incisive et personnelle, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu de la vie en première ligne et de sa lutte continue pour une plus grande préparation militaire par l'égalité. Par son écriture et ses prises de parole publiques, Hegar défend les communautés marginalisées et partage ses expériences profondément formatrices.
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.