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Martha Lemasters’ gripping memoir tells the remarkable story of her life working at Cape Kennedy during the Apollo years. Fiercely determined she works her way up, finally realizing her dream of becoming a writer and witnessing history first hand. The Step is a riveting look at the real dream team who made this extraordinary achievement, of landing a man on the moon, possible.

Bold and complex, women’s issues and equality are underlying themes of this richly woven tale. Science, history, humor and romance all intermingle in this stunningly fresh and inspiring account of one woman’s journey to happiness and success.

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I often wonder about old southern tales, sayings and predictions. My mother and grandmother have plenty of them, doling them out to me as sacred gospel. Mrs. Spalding, my fifth grade teacher, recites them to our class occasionally. Are they true and should I believe in their predictions and efficacy? ... view entire excerpt...

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