Book 4 in the series explores the life and career of Kate Gleason, who, despite not having a formal engineering education, established herself as critical to her family’s tool business at a young age; helped give the business international exposure, presence and placement (the business is still a leader in its field); and developed a new way of making affordable homes.
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Author: Paul Lief Rosengren
When a door closed, Kate Gleason found a window — and she thrust it open. Her life took many twists and turns; and in the face of adversity, Gleason redefined herself and her career. Without a formal engineering education, she established herself as critical to her family’s tool business at a young age; helped give the business international exposure, presence and placement (the business is still a leader in its field); and developed a new way of making affordable homes. At a time when women were not represented in many fields and occupations, Gleason gravitated to engineering because, “In engineering, a good idea is a good idea,” she said.
