Her descriptions of codes and ciphers, how they worked and how they were broken, are remarkably clear and accessible. I cannot overstate the importance of this book Mundy has rescued a piece of forgotten history, and given these American heroes the recognition they deserve.'― Nathalia Holt, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls With clarity and insight, Mundy exposes the intertwined narratives of the women who broke codes and the burgeoning field of military intelligence in the 1940s. ' Code Girls reveals a hidden army of female cryptographers, whose work played a crucial role in ending World War II. I am an evangelist for this book: You must read it.'― Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City and Liar, Temptress, Solider, Spy Liza Mundy's portraits of World War II codebreakers are so skillfully and vividly drawn that I felt as if I were right there with them-mastering ciphers, outwitting the Japanese army, sinking ships, breaking hearts, and even accidentally insulting Eleanor Roosevelt. ' Code Girls is an extraordinary book by an extraordinary author.

Liza Mundy has written a thrilling page-turner that illuminates the patriotism, rivalry, and sexism of the code-breakers' world.'― Lynn Povich, author of The Good Girls Revolt ' Code Girls is a riveting account of the thousands of young coeds who flooded into Washington to help America win World War II. ' Code Girls.finally gives due to the courageous women who worked in the wartime intelligence community.'― Even more valuable is her challenge to the myth of the eccentric, inspired, solitary male genius, like Alan Turing.'― Elaine Showalter, Washington Post We owe Mundy gratitude for rescuing these hidden figures from obscurity.

Code Girls by Liza Mundy