Date: December 8, 2024
Author: Amy Butler Greenfield
Title: The Woman All Spies Fear
Absolutely phenomenal! Mz. Greenfield, may I say, this is impeccably researched and interpreted into language the layman can understand.
Included in this work is a picture of memorabilia from a newspaper dated February 15, 1938. Herein states, ‘These women were selected by Durwood Howes, editor of the reference book, “American Women,” as outstanding in careers unusual for their sex.’ Women in careers unusual for their sex. At this time in history that meant anything other than mothering and housework. Mz. Friedman was in fact not only taking care of her family but also she was out there teaching and learning how to break codes. (This is in fact how binary coding for computers was developed) Her and her husband, Mr. Friedman were the pioneers in the field of code breaking. Working to break codes from spies of WWII, Nazi Germany, and prior they helped break the codes rumrunners used in their efforts of being profitable bootleggers during prohibition.
Weird and fun fact #1Elizebeth’s name is spelled uniquely Eliz-E-beth. Mine is pronounced and normally spelled Danielle. But my mom, in wanting the same as Elizebeth’s mom a way for their daughter to stand out. Therefore, Dan-Y-elle. Fun fact #2 I was born 10/13/1980, Elizebeth died 10/31/1980, 18 days after my birthday. Weird. Fun fact #3 Elizabeth’s husband was bipolar. I am bipolar. Weird indeed.
In all, my recommendation is to get your hands on this book ASAP. I look forward to hearing your thoughts!