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Based on a true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, this historical fiction novel captures the untold history of the Black women who served during World War II.
New Yorkers Grace and Eliza, have been under a lot of pressure when it comes to following their dreams. Their parents have pushed this idea of what their future should look like, which conflicts with what they truly aspire. When Grace bombs her Juilliard audition and Eliza has an intense dispute with her father, it forces them to realize they were pursuing the dreams of others and not themselves. The aftermath pushes them to consider following a different path. What catches their attention is the personal invitation to apply for the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC).
In 1942, the WAAC began recruiting women and allowing Black women in that process. By recognizing the privilege they have to take part in this historical moment, they apply readily not knowing what the future had in store. Both Eliza and Grace progress forward fearlessly and with bravery. There’s no turning back and they hope to make their people proud.
Throughout their journey, they see parts of the world they hadn’t imagined, witness unpredictable events, and grow with persistent determination. The two acquire a complicated friendship while experiencing segregation, misogyny, and abuse that produces a story that will stick with readers long after finishing.
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