[Book] Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
Book & Audiobook Review
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
Book & Audiobook Review:
Listening to Hidden Figures on Audible was a fascinating journey into a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter of history. This non-fiction book sheds light on the remarkable contributions of a group of Black American women who worked as human “computers” for the US government’s defense program from 1943 to 1969. During a time when women in mathematics, science, and technology were rare, these women faced additional challenges due to segregation in the American South, near Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
The audiobook, beautifully narrated by Robin Miles, brings to life the stories of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Christine Darden (who joined later), while also acknowledging other key figures. The technical aspects of the book and its non-linear narrative were sometimes challenging to follow in audio form, but Miles’s narration kept me engaged.
Though I had seen the movie adaptation, which took some dramatic liberties, the book offers a more detailed and technical exploration of these women's incredible achievements. Margot Lee Shetterly does an excellent job of highlighting the brilliance and dedication of these previously overlooked figures, making this audiobook a compelling listen and an important historical account.
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