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In the spirit of "Loving Frank" and "The Paris Wife, " acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of Americas most extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. "The history is] exhilarating. . . . "The Aviators Wife" soars."--"USA Today" "NEW
… More »In the spirit of "Loving Frank" and "The Paris Wife, " acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of Americas most extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. "The history is] exhilarating. . . . "The Aviators Wife" soars."--"USA Today" "NEW YORK TIMES" BESTSELLER For much of her life, Anne Morrow, the shy daughter of the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, has stood in the shadows of those around her, including her millionaire father and vibrant older sister, who often steals the spotlight. Then Anne, a college senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family. There she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Enthralled by Charless assurance and fame, Anne is certain the aviator has scarcely noticed her. But she is wrong. Charles sees in Anne a kindred spirit, a fellow adventurer, and her world will be changed forever. The two marry in a headline-making wedding. Hounded by adoring crowds and hunted by an insatiable press, Charles shields himself and his new bride from prying eyes, leaving Anne to feel her life falling back into the shadows. In the years that follow, despite her own major achievements--she becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States--Anne is viewed merely as the aviators wife. The fairy-tale life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her need for love and her desire for independence, and to embrace, at last, lifes infinite possibilities for change and happiness. Drawing on the rich history of the twentieth century--from the late twenties to the mid-sixties--and featuring cameos from such notable characters as Joseph Kennedy and Amelia Earhart, "The Aviators Wife" is a vividly imagined novel of a complicated marriage--revealing both its dizzying highs and its devastating lows. With stunning power and grace, Melanie Benjamin provides new insight into what made this remarkable relationship endure. Praise for "The Aviators Wife" "Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy."--"USA Today" " This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as the aviators wife. ""--People" " " "Its hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction.""--The Dallas Morning News" " " "Utterly unforgettable."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review) "An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow."--"The Washington Post" "A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away."--Kate Alcott, author of "The Dressmaker"
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Add a CommentApril 24, 3013, I'm having a hard time getting into this.....May 2, started it again, and I'm still having a hard time.........May 10 2013, finally finished this book. While it took some doing, I persevered and was glad that I did. I started to get interested around page 342, (when Anne finally decided to be her own person!) I must admit, that at the end, the author states that the purpose of writing the book, was to interest people to research more in the subject, and she certainly did inspire me to do so. I knew very little about the Lindberghs to begin with, and I would very much like to read Anne’s book “A Gift From the Sea.” Hope we have it in our library system!.....(yes we do, and it has some great comments!)
I liked this book. The author did a great job of building a story around Charles and Anne. Charles appeared to have a controlling personality and Anne was a willing participant. I found him to not be a very likable person and her needing to find some backbone. I guess it was the times in which they lived. Obviously they were hounded by the press continually and had very little privacy. The author explains at the end of the book what parts were fictional and what is based on true facts. I highly recommend this book to all who like fictional books based on true facts.
Those who like fictional biographies will love The Aviator’s Wife. Anne Morrow falls for Charles Lindbergh, the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic. Anne, a shy college senior, the daughter of the American Ambassador to Mexico, is besotted with Charles. Anne soon realizes that Charles also fancies her. Constantly being in the limelight and under media’s attention, Charles shields himself and Anne, leaving Anne to feel her life falling back into the shadows. In the years that follow, despite her own major achievements—she becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States—Anne is viewed merely as the aviator’s wife. The fairy-tale life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her need for love and her desire for independence, and to embrace, at last, life’s infinite possibilities for change and happiness. Reviewed by MH
I knew next-to-nothing about the Lindberghs before I picked up this book and I was worried that it was going to be all about flying. Three-quarters of the way through, I was requesting Gift from the Sea so I could learn more about her. This book grabbed me and didn't let me go until the end. At times I was frustrated by her compliance but I reminded myself that times were much different then. I highly recommend it.
A great historical fiction - I learned a lot about the Lindberghs and enjoyed the progress made by Anne as she became her own woman in a challenging time. A story with lots of twists and a bittersweet end.
This is really good historical fiction with a strong female character. I learned so much about the Lindberghs and really enjoyed the story.
"Discover: A riveting fictional portrait of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, both shaped by and separate from her complicated marriage to Charles Lindbergh." Shelf Awareness