I&#x27;m trying to introduce programming to my girlfriend, primarily because it will open much more career options for her. And I want to encourage more women to pursue a career in tech. I don&#x27;t want her to lose the interest after seeing the learning curve, or become overwhelmed and think it&#x27;s not meant for her.  Do you know of any books for engaging beginner&#x27;s interest in programming, showing them the beauty of it, giving them the highs without going into detail. 
Similar to the &quot;Mathematician&#x27;s lament&quot; by paul lockhart for mathematics and Feynman&#x27;s lectures for physics. Something that gives them that intial push, that gives them the &quot;feel&quot; of it, that motivation which lights that fire within? Do you suggest any other better way?
How do you introduce someone to programming?