The tragic true story of a real life radium girl. Luminous: The Story of a Radium Girl by Samantha Wilcoxson Genre: Biographical Historical FictionTragic true story of a radium girl. Catherine's life is set on an unexpected course when she accepts a job at Radium Dial. The dial painters forge friendships and enjoy their work … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Luminous
Category: Biographies & Memoirs
#BooksForTheHoliday – May 16th is National Biographer’s Day
"Learning from the experiences of others is what makes us human." https://celadonbooks.com/what-is-a-biography LEARN MORE National Biographer's Day is celebrated on May 16th because it was the day Samuel Johnson met James Boswell in London, England during 1763. Together, the wrote what is recognized as the earliest modern biography, The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell. … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – May 16th is National Biographer’s Day
#BooksForTheHoliday – May 5th is National Astronaut Day
LEARN MORE I've always been intrigued by space, aliens, and flight. I dreamed of being apart of NASA, almost went to university for aerospace engineering, and actually did go to college for operations resource manage, specifically related to aviation. I even worked towards my pilot license and had training as an air traffic controller. And … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – May 5th is National Astronaut Day
Deep Thoughts With Julie – Generational Experiences
Investigating the history behind my questions. Each generation faces struggles and cultural norms that are unique to their time. Many things influence what shapes the education and societal experiences lived. Some are joyful while others are not, just as some are antiquated while others are subject to current events. My generation had a mix of … Continue reading Deep Thoughts With Julie – Generational Experiences
GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerrie_Mock Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world. She accomplished this feat in 1964 in a single-engine 1953 Cessna 180, called The Spirit of Columbus. This remarkable woman wrote about her adventures in her book, Three-Eight Charlie: 1st Woman to Fly Solo Around the World. You can learn more about … Continue reading GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author