Overnight Code: The Life of Raye Montague, the Woman Who Revolutionized Naval Engineering

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Paige Bowers David Montague

Overnight Code

The Life of Raye Montague, the Woman Who Revolutionized Naval Engineering

Paige Bowers, David Montague

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Chicago Review Press
10 January 2023

Biography: general; Social discrimination; Marine engineering

The inspiring story of a groundbreaking African American woman engineer who created the first computer-designed ship for the US Navy

Overnight Code tells the story of Raye Montague, an ambitious little girl from segregated Little Rock who spent a lifetime educating herself, both inside and outside of the classroom, so that she could become the person and professional she aspired to be. Where some saw roadblocks, Montague only saw hurdles that needed to be overcome. Her mindset helped her become the first person to draft a Naval ship design by computer, using a program she worked late nights to debug. She did this as a single mother during the height of the Cold War, all the while imbuing her son with the hard-won wisdom she had accumulated throughout the years. Equal parts coming-of-age tale, civil rights history, and reflection on the power of education, Overnight Code is a tale about the persistence and perseverance required to forge the life of your dreams when the odds against you seem insurmountable, and shows how one woman refused to let other people's prejudices stand in the way of her success.

'In this biography of groundbreaking computer engineer and ship designer Raye Montague, Overnight Code skillfully combines the personal, the political, and the scientific to tell the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who refused to be stopped by the dual challenges of racism and sexism in the largely male, largely White world of the early days of computer science. It is an important addition to the growing genre of works that give voice to important and largely forgotten women of science.' - Pamela D. Toler, author of Women Warriors: An Unexpected History

By: Paige Bowers, David Montague
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 512g
ISBN: 9781641608459
ISBN 10: 1641608455
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 10 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paige Bowers is a news and features writer as well as the author of The General's Niece. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. David R. Montague, the son of Raye Montague, is the director of online learning and faculty mentoring at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and is a tenured full professor of criminal justice.

Reviews for Overnight Code: The Life of Raye Montague, the Woman Who Revolutionized Naval Engineering

"""To be young, gifted, and Black! Raye Montauge's story is genuine, uplifting, and witty. Every page offers a life lesson about navigating diversity, commitment, and parenting. Raye Montague should be a name that is known throughout the nation."" --Pearl K. Dowe, professor, Emory University ""Overnight Code skillfully combines the personal, the political, and the scientific to tell the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who refused to be stopped by the dual challenges of racism and sexism in the largely male, largely White world of the early days of computer science."" --Pamela D. Toler, author of Women Warriors ""Overnight Code serves as a reminder that even in the toughest of environments, if you give someone a chance, they will excel beyond expectations. It is the lesson, the story, and the life of Raye Montague."" --Artemesia Stanberry, coauthor of Stealth Reconstruction ""Raye Montague was a trailblazing figure made of grit and grace. Overnight Code unveils the true story behind her twin battles against racism and sexism as she earned her place in history as a computer programming pioneer."" --Carolyn Porter, Marcel's Letters ""What an amazing story about an amazing woman! . . . Important and inspiring, Raye Montague's life demonstrates what a determined woman can accomplish even when the deck is doubly stacked against her."" --Theresa Kaminski, historian and author of Dr. Mary Walker's Civil War ""After reading, and reading again, the pages of her biography, one arrives at a conundrum of a crossroad: there was both no one like her and yet so many like her. She was original in triumph and spirit, but faced some of the same hurdles that thousands before and after her have encountered. How she handled them -- the grace, the tenacity -- was exemplary; Raye was a definitive inspiration for all.""--Dustin Jayroe, AY Magazine ""The author does an admirable job of letting readers learn about a true American hero and offers an in-depth look at a remarkable woman."" --Booked Solid with Virginia C ""This book, which is clearly a labor of love and admiration, will especially appeal to Black women interested in STEM fields as well as those interested in firsthand perspectives of civil rights.""--Library Journal"