Kindle Customer: This was a great story of the women telephone operators that served in the Army in WW1. I actually didn't know about this until a few years ago. They were brave and went over the top to be of service to their country. It is sad that they had to wait so long to be recognized for their service. There was one taking of the Lord's name in vain that I didn't like, but a good story and I would recommend it.
United States on Mar 24, 2023
Jeanne: These characters came alive with each turn of the page. The women were strong, they were dedicated to each other and to the job they were assigned to complete. Great book, I enjoyed it to the point it was very hard to put down!
United States on Mar 24, 2023
Buddha: I am an avid student of 20th Century American History and I loved GIRLS ON THE LINE. It was very well researched and I found it to be enlightening because it was about a part of the American involvement in WW1 that I knew very little about. The characters were very real and although fictional, they represented authentic segments of the Pre war American Society. It dealt with isolation v. involvement in world issues, with the tension in American Culture surrounding Woman’s Rights as well as the tragic events of war that affect all the participants. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in WW1 and the the involvement of women in “Wartime Roles” equal to their male counterparts. A great read!
United States on Sep 09, 2022
Kindle Customer: I loved this book. Having read several books set in WW11, it never occurred to me how front lines contacted those back at base. Very much a 'Doh!' moment for me.
As well as enjoying the novel, I felt I learnt about the US social system as well as the part women like Ruby played in the war.
I really liked the author portrayal of Ruby mother. Whilst she wasn't a central character, she was wholly essential, sitting in the background as Ruby upbringing, morals and ethics were tied up in her mother beliefs.
I could easily imagine her, and grinned through all of her conversations in the book.
This different view of the war, made a great read.
United Kingdom on Apr 16, 2022
Agnes Harvey: A really good and interesting read based on the experiences of the real ladies who did the job.
I hadn’t heard of these American ladies, recruited from the WW1 era of telephone exchange operators, and their service in France.
Although this is fiction, it gives a good insight into what their lives and living conditions were like and the work they performed - their loves and their friends. Very enjoyable.
United Kingdom on May 04, 2021
Sandy Mcewan: The story centred on Ruby who joins the women's signals corps to be sent to France in 1917 as a telephonic facilitating communication between the front line etc and HQ. I had never realized the importance of this before. Some good insights into the conditions suffered by those involved.
There is also a lot of woman's own type stuff that would appeal more to female readers . All in all pretty good read.
United Kingdom on Mar 14, 2021
Girl_Lucky: This was one of those books I knew instantly that I was going to love. I don’t pick up a book like that very often. I savored every sentence. When I had finally read the last page, I honestly did not know what to do with myself. I was lost. I needed more. Luckily the author mentioned the documentary that kind of goes along with this book and I quickly started looking for a book that went along with that documentary. I found it! The Hello Girls. And I immediately started it. I’m not sure how this one is going to play out yet, but I’m intrigued so far so that’s a good sign.
There was a little heartbreak, a little happiness and a lot of good stuff in between. I loved the characters. I could visualize each of them and I miss them so much already! I don’t get attached to characters very often, but I sure got attached to the whole group in this book. It will definitely be a reread later on.
I’ve been reading a lot of WWI/WW2 books lately and this has been far my favorite. I think just because it tells a little different side to those wars. It focuses on the women that served and tells their stories from a different angle. Loved this story so much.
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United States on Nov 28, 2020
Kelly: This is a novel about an aspect of WWI that I had never been aware of before. I downloaded Runyan's book because the story of the telephone operators was intriguing, and a new perspective on the military roles women played in France during the war. Prior to reading this, I had assumed that women at/near the front were all nurses. The book is very well written and I grew to admire the characters and eagerly follow their experiences. Ruby in particular was so real; a perfect blend of pragmatic and human. The romantic element did not take prominence over the actual historical storyline, but enough to satisfy readers who enjoy that aspect. I look forward to reading her other books!
Canada on Feb 26, 2020
Veronica Marie Lewis-Shaw: We've all heard of the 'hidden figures' of America's space program; the women 'heroes' without whose tireless and painstaking work the history of America's space program would be quite different.
Did you know though that decades before, there was another group of 'hidden figures' in America's history? A group of women whose 'call to duty' would not be ignored or set aside.
The brave women who served with the U.S. Army's Signal Corp in battle-torn Europe during World War I.
In GIRLS ON THE LINE, Aimie K Runyan brings to life, in rich detail and engrossing narrative, the story of the 'hidden figures' in American history that predated those of America's space program. GIRLS ON THE LINE, a beautifully atmospheric set piece, is the story of a group of humble telephone operators in peacetime who became true heroines of World War I. These remarkable women, who more than once put themselves 'in harm's way', undisputedly changed the course of the war and in the process, saved countless lives.
Ruby Wagner is from a prominent Philadelphia family, engaged to be married to the son of another prominent Philadelphia family. Ruby has everything that she could ever want...
United States on Nov 08, 2018
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| Sale off | $6 OFF | $7 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 338 reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches; 0.03 Ounces | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches; 1.05 Pounds | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches; 12.8 Ounces |
| 20th Century Historical Fiction | 20th Century Historical Fiction | 20th Century Historical Fiction | 20th Century Historical Fiction |
| Publisher | Lake Union Publishing | Lake Union Publishing; First Edition edition | Lake Union Publishing; First Edition Thus edition |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5/5 stars of 4,571 ratings | 4.4/5 stars of 47,830 ratings | 4.4/5 stars of 47,830 ratings |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA | USA |
| War Fiction (Books) | War Fiction | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,908 in 20th Century Historical Fiction#1,982 in War & Military Action Fiction #3,242 in War Fiction | #3,749 in 20th Century Historical Fiction#11,008 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction#38,435 in Literary Fiction | #346 in 20th Century Historical Fiction#908 in Family Life Fiction #2,668 in Literary Fiction |
| War & Military Action Fiction (Books) | War & Military Action Fiction | ||
| Release date | November 6, 2018 | February 12, 2019 | February 12, 2019 |
| Publication date | November 6, 2018 | February 12, 2019 | February 12, 2019 |
| ISBN-10 | 1503904563 | 1542040124 | 1542040116 |
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1503904569 | 978-1542040129 | 978-1542040112 |
United Kingdom on Jun 15, 2023