What is the significance of the title, Flying against the Wind: The Story of a Young Woman Who Defied the Nazis?

Friedman selected the title, Flying against the Wind, because it exemplifies Cato's nature. As a young child, readers share in Cato's ability to think for herself and follow her heart. This independence is what causes Cato to "fly against the wind" most of her life, which makes the biography's title an excellent choice.