博客來Katherine Johnson was the mathematical genius who mapped the invisible roads between Earth and the Moon. From her childhood in West Virginia to the high-stakes control rooms of NASA, her journey was a masterclass in precision and resilience. In an era of segregation and limited opportunity, she became the woman upon whom the lives of astronauts depended.
The Geometry of Freedom reveals the human story behind the history, from her pioneering role at Langley to the moment John Glenn refused to launch until she checked the numbers. Her calculations provided the certainty a nation needed to reach the stars, serving as a silent infrastructure for the greatest triumphs of the space age.
This book is a tribute to a pioneer whose intellect broke through social barriers, proving that the laws of physics are the ultimate meritocracy. It is an inspiring account of a woman who showed us that the most complex problems in the universe can be solved by those with the courage to calculate the way. Approx. 160 pages, 42800 word count
