Daughters of the Night Sky

De: Aimie K. Runyan

Narrado por: Kathleen Gati

A novel—inspired by the most celebrated regiment in the Red Army—about a woman's sacrifice, courage, and love in a time of war.

Russia, 1941. Katya Ivanova is a young pilot in a far-flung military academy in the Ural Mountains. From childhood, she's dreamed of taking to the skies to escape her bleak mountain life. With the Nazis on the march across Europe, she is called on to use her wings to serve her country in its darkest hour. Not even the entreaties of her new husband—a sensitive artist who fears for her safety—can dissuade her from doing her part as a proud daughter of Russia.

After years of arduous training, Katya is assigned to the 588th Night Bomber Regiment—one of the only Soviet air units composed entirely of women. The Germans quickly learn to fear nocturnal raids by the daring fliers they call "Night Witches." But the brutal campaign will exact a bitter toll on Katya and her sisters-in-arms. When the smoke of war clears, nothing will ever be the same—and one of Russia's most decorated military heroines will face the most agonizing choice of all.

©2017 Aimie K. Runyan (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved

learned something new

very well done andresearched..I really enjoyed listening to this book. if you are a histtory buff you will like this book.

wonderful

I love history with a background of characters to support it and bring it to life. I appreciates strong women who follow there dreams.

Better than I had anticipated

I enjoyed this book more than I though I would. I read it for book club, and probably would not have chosen it on my own, but as I got into it, I could tell that it was well written, and found myself looking forward to being able to get back to it each day.

The author admits she is not an authority on WWII, nor on flying, but she felt compelled to tell this story of these courageous women. The novel is based on fact and in many cases, real people, and held a few surprises for me. Surprise #1: That any women were able to train as pilots, navigators or mechanics in the Russian army under Stalin. Surprise #2: That said women were given the worst of assignments and the least capable of aircraft is not much of a surprise, but that they made them work IS, and is perhaps more of a miracle than a surprise. Surprise #3: That any of them were actually given respect and honored for their bravery and duty to their country is very much a surprise in such a male dominated regime. Hats off to them!

This story has its ups and downs, and perhaps more downs than ups, but it is definitely worth reading. It is a testament to the women who, in spite of the odds, dare to dream big, and won’t be held down!

Night of the flying heroes

I live near a small local airport. liatening to this book and watching such small planes take off and land brought so much to life. Thank you for telling this story.

Wonderful Story about some truly remarkable women.

I loved this story,based on historical truths of the Night Witches! What they did should serve as an inspiration to all woman. Independence and success come with sacrifice. Additionally, the narration was perfection! I highly recommend adding this to your library.