Eyes Turned Skyward

From the author of Mercy House and The Happiest Girl in the World comes a brilliant,dual timeline novel about a daughter discovering her mother’s past as a female pilot during World War II and the consequences of women’s contributions remaining unrecognized. Kathy Begley is an empty nesterthe primary caretaker of her ailing motherand the emotional support for her laid-off husband. She’s also returning to the office after two decades to work under a borderline inappropriate boss. Then a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony invitation arrivesand she uncovers an unfathomable family secret: her motherPeggy Mayfieldwasn’t just a tempestuous wife and mother. She was a Women Airforce Service Pilot. Peggy jumped at the opportunity to become a WASPthe first American females to fly military aircraft. She wore men’s uniformssweatedstudiedtrainedand soared. She also danceddrankplayed pokerand fell in love with adventurenew friendsand her commanding officer. Once a spunky flyerPeggy is now filled with regret as she confronts the end of her lifebut Kathy is determined to make her last months count by securing Peggy long overdue recognitionappreciating her anewand forgiving her before it’s too late. Eyes Turned Skyward is an unforgettable novel about unheralded female heroismthe transformation of misogynyinheritanceand ultimatelyreconciliation.