Born during the Great Depression and raised through the uncertainty of Worlld War II, Gay Pomeroy Johnson-Steiner learned resilience long before she understood the word. When her parents separated, she helped raise her younger sisters while caring for an unconventional mother, discovering strength in circumstances that demanded far more of her than most children should ever bear.

Determined to build a better future, she joined the United States Air Force just before the Korean War, where military service opened doors to education, travel, and a life of purpose. Along the way, she became a wife, mother, woman of deep Christian faith, and lifelong learner whose curiosity and perseverance carried her through nearly a century of change.

Filled with heartfelt memories, humor, hardship, and hope, Still She Rises is a tribute to a generation that endured, adapted, and found joy despite adversity. Gay's memoir reminds us that our circumstances do not define us; it is our faith and willingness to keep moving forward that become our true legacy.