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Possessed by the Spirit of Rocks

Patricia McCurry

9781861516459

Memoir / Science & Feminism: A pioneering woman geologist’s journey through civil war Nigeria exploring resilience, fieldwork, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated world

In 1968, 21-year-old geology graduate Patricia McCurry defied the odds by taking up a post in civil war–torn Nigeria - at a time when women geologists were not welcome in the field. Possessed by the Spirit of Rocks is her remarkable memoir, blending groundbreaking geological work, personal resilience, and rich reflections on post-colonial Nigeria. For fans of West with the Night and Hidden Figures, this book offers a rare, inspiring account of science, feminism, and global history told from the ground up.