Cecilia Payne broke open the male-dominated field of astronomy, inspiring young women to pursue scientific careers. Vivien Thomas pioneered life-saving surgical techniques, despite racial prejudices that unjustly deprived him of financial rewards and due praise.

 

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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: An Autobiography and Other Recollections: https://amzn.to/3q0gdpe

 

Partners of the Heart: Vivien Thomas and His Work with Alfred Blalock: An Autobiography: https://amzn.to/3hUIv1u

Something the Lord Made: https://amzn.to/2XkFluB