Wow. This series is amazing for one. Because of that, I knew that I was going to love love this book. No questions asked I just knew.

And yes, it is amazing! Like to the tune that I could not stop reading the book. In fact, I was reading it on my kindle on my phone and I got the low battery warning and I ignored it. I just kept reading. And then, horror of horrors!! My phone died. And I was not done with the book! Without giving too many spoilers we were waiting to find out what happened surrounding a very crucial plane crash and I was so worked up!!

I needed my phone to come back to life and fast. But of course, it didn’t and I had to finish the book the next morning. But I did finish it and whew it was okay.

I loved Mama Bird. WWII is a favorite time period of mine so of course, this book had that going for it. But also I have really been researching the role of women in the war and this book gives you information on WASPs and what they did in the war plus how they were treated/viewed. I loved it!

If you’re looking for a riveting book that you won’t be able to put down grab this one. And then grab all of the books in the series. They don’t have to be read in order as they all deal with different aspects of women in WWII so don’t worry if you read this book before book one.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

If you're looking for more of the lesser told stories from World War II, then this series - Heroines of WWII - from Barbour is a must read.  I have learned so much so far, and I still have several more books to go!

My latest read was Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War.  From the start, I'll say that I was disappointed to discover that Peggy Witherspoon was not a real individual, but her WASP status and training described many ladies during the war.  This story seemed to focus more on the interactions between her and two other WASPs and their efforts to make women more recognized as a helpful part of the military (they were not officially known as soldiers; more like civilian volunteers).  There was a bit of a romance between Peggy and her commanding officer, but I wish it had flowed more effortlessly throughout the story rather than an afterthought.  In spite of not caring for the romantic aspect, the end of the story included a wonderful climax that had me on the edge of my seat!  

While I didn't enjoy this book as much as some of the others in this series, Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War still gave a wonderful representation of these brave ladies as they worked alongside their male pilot counterparts during the war.

Before I started reading this book, I knew very little about the WASP program during WWII. So I was really excited to read this book and learn more about what women were able to do for the war during this time.

Peggy Witherspoon is headstrong and stubborn, but also selfless and caring. She refuses to leave a soldier behind, male or female. Her duty is to the Allies and to her fellow WASPS, but she also strives to prove to the men that women are just as capable.

At first, Major Berg does not seem like the kind of man who would appreciate the WASPs and all they have to offer. But the more I read, the more I realized that he was one of very few men who believed they could do anything--even potentially save three soldiers in Cuba who have been captured by the Germans.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. I learned more about World War II that I had not realized. However, I felt that the beginning was somewhat slow and that the romance was rushed. Other than that, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys WWII fiction.

I had received a copy of this book as part of the Celebrate Lit Blogging Team and was required to give an honest review.

This story kept me reading compulsively.
Many thanks to Barbour Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

It is 1944 and Peggy Witherspoon was ferrying in a C-47 when she smelled smoke. She was told to abandon the plane, but she doesn't in order to prevent civilian death. The newly assigned army major meets her and guestions her disobeying orders. Conflict develops. Later in the story, there are the 3 missing army men in Cuba who Peggy believes needs to be rescued. This is the heart of the last half of the book.
Mary Davis writes with knowledge of the WW II aircraft...flying and repairs.

This is my favorite era to read historical fiction, and this one did not disappoint. Peggy was such a strong woman, both as a WASP pilot but as a woman and mother too. She did what she had to do to keep her family together, to be the best pilot she could be, and to help fight the war in a way few though was "honorable".

This is the story of Peggy who was determined to fly planes, beginning when she was young buying one that would not fly, but bought the parts and taught herself how to fix it. After her husband is killed in Europe, Peggy is flying for the WASPs outside Washington DC. She knows what it is like to be a wife of a soldier missing, killed, and how it affects the family. She is a determined woman that will stop at nothing to help the effort, even if it has to be secret. With her friends Nightingale and Brownie, and the intervention of Major Berg, those that were bound to be forgotten were not.

This was an interesting look at how the WASPs were used during the war with the men off fighting on both sides of the world. Good enough to repair and rebuild airplanes, to test fly them and make sure they are fly worthy for the men to fly, but still not recognized as soldiers - thus they were civilian workers.

I enjoyed this book very much. I think I have read one other book about the WASPs, so it is not a subject written about much. I would recommend this book to my friends and family.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.

1944 Washington DC

Widow Peggy Witherspoon is an experienced pilot and proud to serve her country as a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots). I loved all the details about what it was like for women to serve as civilians in this role. These ladies definitely had a passion for their jobs given the resistance they received from some in the military. My respect for WASPs grew as I learned more about the many tasks they handled.

The main mission in the novel may not have been completely realistic, but I found myself so engaged in it that I pushed aside my questions and enjoyed the adventure.

A wonderful addition to this series.

I absolutely loved reading Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War by Mary Davis. Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War is part of the Heroines of WWII series by Barbour Publishing. Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War tells the story of Peggy Witherspoon, a Women’s Airforce Service Pilot (WASP), and her co-workers during World War Two. WASP Witherspoon lost her husband, also a pilot, fighting for the Allies over in Europe and is trying to raise her two daughters (with the help of her Mother). All the while, doing her best to serve her Country. At the the workplace, the WASPs feel as though they are often overlooked and treated less than fairly for all that they have done to help the United States during the War. At first the WASPs superior, Major Howie Berg (who gets the job because of an injury he sustained during the War), is not quite sure what to think of the WASPs and their abilities. As time progresses, Major Berg highly respects the WASPs and the work that they do. Peggy is also not sure of things since her husband died, especially when it comes to things of God. Peggy and her fellow WASPs are sent on secret missions they know nothing about. However, on one mission, Peggy figures out one of the secret missions and that, in turn, leads to another mission the US does not want to take–but Peggy and her fellow WASPs do. Peggy and her fellow WASPs decide to do this mission “under the radar” without anyone knowing. When Major Berg finds out about the mission, he agrees to help the WASPs because he would have done the same thing–no matter how dangerous the mission. Through their ups and downs at work, Peggy and Howie are able to form a bond and a respect that impacts both of their lives, as well as those of Peggy’s daughters.

I loved reading Mrs. Witherspoon Goes To War from beginning to end. I appreciated reading of Peggy’s struggles with her Faith after the loss of her husband and, as a reader, was sympathetic towards her. It was nice to see how Howie was also coping with his personal injuries and his Faith as well. Despite Peggy and Howie’s struggles, both personally and professionally, they were able to find and hold on to Hope in God.

I also loved the spit-fire and spunk of the WASP ladies. I loved how fearless they were in their missions and how they are true Patriots. I loved the intrigue in the missions and how they figured out codes and such to complete the missions. I really enjoyed reading a book based on a part of history that’s unfamiliar to me. If you are looking for an pleasant, suspenseful read that is full of Faith, then I highly recommend Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War!

I would like to thank NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. My review is also on Goodreads and my blog, Leslie's Library Escape..

Great book! I would definitely recommend to everyone. This was an excellent book.it was great and I would definitely read other books by this author.

This is the first book in the Heroines of WWII series I’ve read. And now I’m excited that I have all of the first five books and can’t wait to read them all. While the story itself is fiction, the focus on the WASPs (Women’s Airforce Service Pilots) and their contributions during WWII was interesting and informative. These women were willing to serve their country even though they were not respected by the majority of men … to the point that their lives were threatened by the men they were there to assist and support. The ladies who served as WASPs served in multiple capacities, from ferrying planes to actually working as mechanics. They were strong, committed, fearless individuals who helped win the war. The romance between Peggy and Major Berg was a pleasant addition. It added a bit of humanity to the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Fiction for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

So many great books in Barbour’s Heroines of WWII series and Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War is certainly no exception. Before reading this book I knew very little about the Women’s Airforce Service so the history was very interesting. The book is well researched, and the story is captivating. I loved Peggy Witherspoon and her WASP cohorts. Mary Davis has written a story that is fast paced, easy to read and full of adventure.

This was a fun book to read! I had heard about the WASPS women airplane pilotes but didn't know a lot about them. It was fun to learn more about them! I liked Howie & Peggy's interaction and watching the relationship grow. I always enjoy reading about World War 2.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed this story. I was really interesting to read what life might have been like for a WASP in WWII. They didn’t always get the respect they deserved and kind of had to fight for it. It was interesting too, that they had to remind the men to treat them the same way they would treat other men in the military.

Peggy was a strong character but also just a mom as well, which made her relatable.

Howie was a great guy who was learning what his life might look like now that he wasn’t as physically able to do what he used to do.

Overall, a very good addition to this series.

A copy of this book was given to me through Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.

Growing up in a family of pilots, Peggy can't help the desire to be in the air, even though she's a woman. Her husband is tragically shot down over Germany, but it doesn't resolve her determination to use her skills and abilities to help serve in the war effort with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). The new major assigned to their base gets off on the wrong foot with the women, but learns to both trust and respect them as they prove their capability and leadership. On a trip, Peggy learns about missing soldiers that the army can't politically become involved in. The women put a rescue plan in action but with all the obstacles they face, can they execute the plan before it's too late?

Here's an interesting story about capable women using their skills and abilities in some really tough times. There's adventure, suspense and relationship. I recommend it!

This story gave me a much clearer view on the women in WASPS, their duties, even their comradery as they needed to stand with each other. To stand with each other in unison to prove that they could be of help to the men at war and to stand up to the outright prejudice they faced as they were women. Some of the men just didn't think women should be flying planes and they weren't very nice about it.

Major Howie Berg did not see eye to eye with the WASPS nor at first with Peggy Witherspoon. Howie, an injured pilot, had it ground into him that he was to protect women. His noble character got him in trouble sometimes as he tended to see them as women and not really as fellow soldiers. But he admired Peggy greatly, and he certainly didn't want her hurt or have her two daughters orphaned since they already lost their father.

Peggy knows mechanics, knew about them before she became a WASP. Her struggle was to be treated equally, to be taken seriously, and for the men and military to see that the women, though women, were a help to the soldiers.

I found the contrast and the back and forth very interesting. I think Howie and Peggy finally made peace with their roles. I think many women want to be looked at as the help we were created to be, yet I do think we also like to be treated like women too. At least that is what I want.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

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What an interesting and exciting story! As with the rest of the series, I loved how this book brought to life a different aspect of how some women served during WWII. This time it featured WASP pilots, women who flew aircraft in the States for the war effort but were denied acceptance into the military. I enjoyed learning about this brave and underappreciated group of ladies.
When we first met WASP pilot Peggy she was bitter, hurt and still grieving the losses she'd endured. Gradually she was able to find healing and open up her heart once again, not only to love but to God whom she had thought had abandoned her. Howie and all of the other secondary characters were wonderful too and helped to make this story feel multidimensional and authentic.
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ReviewI thoroughly enjoyed this look into history. Learning about the WASP crews and the heroism and bravery of the time carry through the fictional work and bring the characters and romance around in quite a natural way that kept the story flowing and piqued my interest from start to finish. Peggy and Howie were an excellent example of romance as they're thrown together time and again but resist the pull due to obligation and Peggy's grief. Everything about the book popped with descriptive detail and the writing has an energy to it that I couldn't resist. I loved Peggy's protective instincts and how Howie wasn't a fan of the female pilots at first, it brought chemistry to the story. I received a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own

I have enjoyed the look at the women who fought on the home front however they could through Barbour’s Heroines of World War II series. The latest installment is Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War by Mary Davis and gives readers a look of the highs and lows of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).

Peg is a mother of two and an intelligent woman and we get to see her in all her roles—as a mother, a soldier, a mechanic, a hostess, and a friend. She is such a well-rounded character you’ll wish you had a friend like her. Through Peg we see the camaraderie of the women pilots, their heroism, and the discrimination the men have toward them.

The romance in the book is well-paced as neither Peg nor Howie are ready to risk their positions. The courage of these women is well-lauded in this book and the ending hit just the right chord.


Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Set during WWII, Peggy serves with the Women's Airforce Service Pilots "WASPS." As a WASP, she flies ferries planes across the U.S. freeing up men to fight overseas. After being injured in battle, combat pilot Howie is stationed in the States alongside Peggy. On a run to Cuba, Peggy overhears soldier talking about captive American soldiers. When she alerts Howie, she finds outs that the Army will not acknowledge that soldiers have been captured in Cuba, or do anything to rescue them.

The relationship between Peggy and Howie was extremely predictable and stereotypical. I am so tired of women in war being shown through their romantic entanglements. This takes away from women's accomplishments in wartime and seems to support the idea that women shouldn't serve. I wish women were treated as the heroines that they were, rather than falling into the arms of a man at the slightest opportunity. I doubt I will pick up another book by this author.

Wow! What an exciting adventure I just took reading this book. The main character, Peggy is dedicated to her country. I love how she stands up to those who think women have no business being in the service. During the time period this was written, men took great exception to women flying aircraft. Bravo to all the women who proved them wrong.

The details about the aircraft are phenomenal and shows that the author took her research seriously. It amazed me how much work went into making sure each plane was safe to fly. Peggy is top notch in her field and is always ready to take a plane up to make sure it was functional. I do not like to fly at all. Oh I know it is suppose to be safer than riding in a car, but being up there in the sky is a little unnerving for me.

It was easy to like Major Howie Berg with his attitude of supporting WASPS. He does have a little misgiving about Peggy and her crew, but over time he started to trust them more. That bring up something I want to point out about the story. The author illustrates trusting God by the secret mission that took place in the story. Each person involved in this dangerous mission put their trust in God to protect them. Peggy may have wavered a little in her faith throughout the story, but with this important mission she knew she had to trust God. I loved how a group of three women took on a secret and intense mission without thought to their own safety.

There is romance in the story that slowly developed but I have to say I was more interested in behind the scenes details where planes were worked on and the duties of the women were explained. It highlights an important group of women who loved their country and went above and beyond to achieve a second chance for those who had almost given up.

I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.