Rosie the Riveter and the Enola Gay: 60 Years after WWII

This is a true story written in honor of my mother, Leona Phares. As far back as I can remember she talked about working on B-29 bombers, but I thought she was telling stories—I had no idea she was a Rosie the Riveter!

Eight days before she died she asked me to write a book about her—she said I needed to write it and write it right. She wanted people all over the world to know who Rosie the Riveters were and what they did. It is a story of courageous young women supporting the home front during WWII, which is one of the darkest times of our history. Leona shares her story as though it was just yesterday. This is a story of women from all walks of life serving their country while the men fought overseas.

This book contains many direct quotes from my mother.