Breaking Through the Spiral Ceiling: An American Woman Becomes a DNA Scientist
Description
Laura Hoopes takes you along as she tries to enter science in the 1960's in the post-Sputnik science education frenzy, only to find doors closed to women. She persists, makes a career of molecular gerontology and insists on making space for marriage and children in her life. This inspiring read says, "Yes, you can," to women who have dreams of their own.
Story Behind The Book
My story takes place during the time of yore. Men were taught from a very young age to either raise the sword or die by the sword. They were hardened and seasoned warriors. Marriage took place for reasons other than; love. The birth of a son meant the continuation of their blood line.
I wanted to bring my readers deep into the heart and soul of such a warrior. A titled lord, if you will, who is all the above. Yet, inside the threads that created a heart of steel is a very compassionate being, and so much more...Andrew is brought to his knees by a Skye. A woman who for the first time since coming of an age unleashes such a longing even he is not immune to...