The author of the book ‘A Thousand Sisters’ is Elizabeth E. Wein. This book is based on a heartwarming true story of “heroic airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II”. The story is about the only woman to fly in combat in World War II. Commanded by Marina Raskova, among these regiments, the 588th Night Bomber Regiment – nicknamed the “Night Witches” – faced intense pressure and obstacles.