As a child, Serafina loved watching the stars with her father and learning about the universe. Those nights gave her an intense desire to know more and eventually to become an astrophysicist. However, it wasn’t an easy road. Women are more accepted today in fields where science and math are important, but many girls are still told that science and math are too difficult for girls. Serafina persisted and her story is an inspiration for any young girl with a burning interest in science.
The book covers not only Serafina's early struggles, but the problems encountered in adult life from a cancer diagnoses to abuse by a partner. Through it all her desire to be herself is apparent. It’s an example of how to deal successfully with the many problems life throws at us.
Serafina starts each chapter with an exploration of the universe. These sections are written for a general audience and are appropriate for young readers although some of the later parts of the memoir are on topics that may be difficult for younger children to understand. I enjoyed this memoir and recommend it, particularly if you’re a woman planning a career in a STEM field.
I received this book from Dutton for this review.
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