In 2015, at the age of 97, Katherine Johnson became a global celebrity. President Barack Obama awarded her the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom — the nation’s highest civilian honor — for her pioneering work as a mathematician on NASA’s first flights into space. Her contributions to America’s space program were celebrated in a bestselling book and a blockbuster movie.
In this memoir, Katherine shares her personal journey from child prodigy in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia to NASA human computer. In her life after retirement, she served as a beacon of light for her family and community alike. Her story is centered around the basic tenets of her life — no one is better than you, education is paramount, and asking questions can break barriers. The memoir captures the many facets of this unique woman: the curious “daddy’s girl,” pioneering professional, and sage elder.
Infused with the uplifting wisdom of a woman who handled great fame with genuine humility and great tragedy with enduring hope, My Remarkable Journey ultimately brings into focus a determined woman who navigated tough racial terrain with soft-spoken grace — and the unrelenting grit required to make history and inspire future generations.
Recommended Age | Adults |
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Author | Katherine Johnson, Joylette Hylick, Katherine Moore |
ISBN | 0062897667 |
Publication Date | May 25, 2021 |
Publisher | Amistad |
Language | English |