Why people recommend it
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly is a compelling non-fiction book that chronicles the vital contributions of African-American women mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race. On The Book Review podcast, during the July 18, 2024 episode Maureen Dowd on Clinton and Trump, guest Greg Coles discussed Margot Lee Shetterly's book, describing it as a look at scientists, specifically predominantly female African-American scientists. On the same date, during the episode Kurt Andersen on Channeling President Trump, Gilbert Cruz also brought up Hidden Figures. Cruz noted that he had just attended an event with the author of Hidden Figures, observing that there seemed to be a distinct moment right now for books focusing on women. Both speakers highlighted the cultural relevance and timely nature of the work, which sheds light on historical figures who had long been overlooked by mainstream history.
Who recommended it
- Greg Coles Discussed
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
Greg Coles — 1 mention
“and Margot Lee shedly has a book called hidden figures uh that is a look at the scientists the um predominantly female African-American scientists”
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“so you just an event with the author of hidden figures there's kind of a moment right now for these books it seems about women”