Virginia Barnett

The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone - Original Cryptanalyst, outwitted America’s enemies

The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone is a historically rich book giving readers a glimpse into the foundations of the NSA. Elizebeth Smith Friedman and her husband William Friedman set the standards for modern cryptanalysis. As a woman Elizebeth rose above all gender stereotypes to help save her country. Great read!

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Virginia Barnett

I loved it.

Pros:

Another hidden woman who broke so many molds and paved the way for women in science.

Cons:

some might get lost in the historical details, there is so much information