The Woman All Spies Fear: Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593127193)

An inspiring true story, perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, about an American woman who pioneered codebreaking in WWI and WWII but was only recently recognized for her extraordinary contributions.

A YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST - A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Elizebeth Smith Friedman had a rare talent for spotting patterns and solving puzzles. These skills led her to become one of the top cryptanalysts in America during both World War I and World War II.

She originally came to code breaking through her love for Shakespeare when she was hired by an eccentric millionaire to prove that Shakespeare's plays had secret messages in them. Within a year, she had learned so much about code breaking that she was a star in the making. She went on to play a major role decoding messages during WWI and WWII and also for the Coast Guard's war against smugglers.

Elizebeth and her husband, William, became the top code-breaking team in the US, and she did it all at a time when most women weren't welcome in the workforce.

Amy Butler Greenfield is an award-winning historian and novelist who aims to shed light on this female pioneer of the STEM community.

Author: Amy Butler Greenfield
ISBN-10: 0593127196
ISBN-13: 9780593127193
Publisher: Random House Studio
Language: English
Published: 10/26/2021
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.45h x 6.53w x 1.15d
Award: Yalsa Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction for Young Adults - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2021 - Book Of Special Distinction
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 09/20/2021
Booklist 10/15/2021 pg. 39
School Library Journal 12/01/2021 pg. 116