Summary

Melida starts the book with a short introduction about the origin of her book title and what she is writing about. She explains that she had always been enamored by things like rocket ships and planes and uses them as a metaphor for female empowerment. After many years advocating for women’s rights, Melinda understands that it is more than providing birth control or helping with families. It is about creating a world where everyone understands that society as a whole is stronger when women are given as many tools to succeed as men.

In the opening chapter, Melinda quickly explains that she went to an all Catholic girl’s school as a child. In college, she got a Bachelor's degree in computer science and a Master’s degree in business. She eventually joined Microsoft...