Mary Jennings Hegar
3 books
About the Author
Mary Jennings Hegar is a combat veteran, author, and advocate whose extraordinary journey from the skies of Afghanistan to the halls of Congress embodies resilience and unyielding determination. A former Air National Guard helicopter pilot, Hegar flew rescue missions under fire, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart for her bravery in the face of enemy combatants. Her debut memoir, Shoot Like a Girl: One Woman's Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front, chronicles not only her frontline heroics but also her fierce battle against gender discrimination in the military, inspiring a nationwide movement for equality. As a mother, speaker, and nonprofit founder, Hegar continues to champion women's rights and veterans' issues, proving that true courage knows no bounds.
Common genres
Writing style
candid
gripping
inspirational
