Christian Science Monitor says, "What all of Atwood’s stories have in common is an unwillingness by women to stand down in the face of grave injustice – or seek safety to save their own lives. Instead, they resisted. And they inspire."
In a starred review, Booklist calls Women Heroes of World War II, the Pacific Theater, "part helpful informational text, part enthralling narrative; each of these 15 profiles could constitute a cliffhanger screenplay."
