Speed Girl (Audible Audio Edition) Stephan Talty Christina Traister Brilliance Audio Books
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Speed Girl is the true story of how aerospace engineer turned race-car driver Janet Guthrie triumphed over hostility, chauvinism - even sabotage - to become the first woman to finish the Indianapolis 500.
It's the 1970s, and the fight for women's rights is gaining speed. In the sports world, Billie Jean King is breaking gender barriers on the tennis court. Janet Guthrie doesn't consider herself a "women's libber," but to racing's good ol' boys, she's a threat. When Guthrie makes a bid for Indy in 1976, the other drivers slam her mercilessly, even suggesting she's really a man. Fans heckle her, hoping she'll crash. Guthrie smiles through the pain and qualifies for Indy in 1978. And even a broken wrist and a rift on her team can't derail her - she finishes in the top ten.
Bestselling author Stephan Talty's riveting biography brings Guthrie's passion and persistence vividly to life. With gripping realism, Speed Girl immerses listeners in the untold story of the woman who came to Indy a racer and left a trailblazer.
Speed Girl (Audible Audio Edition) Stephan Talty Christina Traister Brilliance Audio Books
This book answered the question of whatever happened to Janet Guthrie. It was a good read, but the author spent way too much time beating the “she got screwed in racing because she is a woman” drum. I think it got in the way of the story. Liked the pictures in the book, too.Product details
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Speed Girl (Audible Audio Edition) Stephan Talty Christina Traister Brilliance Audio Books Reviews
Janet Guthrie literally paved the road for other women racers. I wish she could have gotten more support. I remember her races.
Fascinating look at early female racing history. Throughly enjoyed this book and Janet’s amazing story. Very inspiring and attention grabbing story. She is an amazing pioneer.
The book makes you realize that Janet Guthrie really loved racing and was a very loyal person. A lot of us thought she was just some women's liber at the time. It is hard to imagine what she went through with the good old boys of racing. I enjoyed the book.
This was a great story about an awesome woman that even with the many obstacles she had to overcome made it in a man’s racing world. The hostility and chauvinism and disrespect did not stop her. I received the book through Good Reads.
Reading this takes me back to stories my grandmother used to tell about racing their cars in the hills around Flagstaff and Sedona, AZ as a teenager in the late 1930s. She was a strong and competitive woman who could hold her own with the boys and set a positive example of what it meant to be a woman and a competitor. It's unfortunate that one group of people will look down on another based solely on their male or female gender. Elevating one without putting down the other will help eliminate chauvinism.
An incredible story of determination and perseverance about the first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. Less a story about racing, and more a tale of triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds. Janet Guthrie was a former aerospace engineer, and she was almost 40 by the time she got the opportunity to compete. A true and unsung American hero, akin to Sally Ride or Billy Jean King.
I also LOVED the movies and beautiful pictures. Really added something different and exciting to the book. The cartoon that came to life was great!
I was looking forward to reading about Janet Guthrie, a true American hero. However, this volume barely qualifies as a book - more like a magazine article. Had I known this, I would have sought out a more comprehensive work. As I am about to do. Therefore, I suggest you do the same if you are interested in something more substantial than a two-hour read.
This book answered the question of whatever happened to Janet Guthrie. It was a good read, but the author spent way too much time beating the “she got screwed in racing because she is a woman” drum. I think it got in the way of the story. Liked the pictures in the book, too.
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