Possessed by the Spirit of Rocks - a Pioneering Woman Geologist

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.