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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Wow, this book was very painful to read. Not because of the writing, which is excellent, but because Anne Morrow Lindburgh's story is such a painful one. But so worth sticking through, as you get to see her grow and ultimately triumph by finally making an authentic life for herself. Fascinating book.
A tale about the Lindberghs is not one I'd thought I'd ever read but I'm so glad I did. How sad that the only one in that family that got the spotlight was Charles. Anne's life as a wife and mother during this specific time period was much like many other women; she put other's needs and desires before her own. What makes that so remarkable was that here was a woman who served as co-pilot and help chart navigational routes for the airline industry. She had learned to navigate by the stars. She was the first woman in America to earn a glider pilot's license plane. She had done so much herself but yet, never considered those things really hers. She did them for Charles.
Anne Morrow's life was envied by so many women but little did they know what really went on behind the tightly shut curtains hiding the real Lindberghs. Reading this story from Anne's viewpoint was very enlightening and while I know this is a work of fiction, the emotional merit Melanie gives Anne makes it seem as if I was reading an autobiography. Her heart had taken such an emotional beating with the tragic kidnapping and death of her first born, the whirl wind life her husband demanded of her while leaving her children behind, as well as the constant abandonment by her own husband. Her compliance in the beginning almost drove me nuts but considering the times and how she grew up along with magnitude of her husband, I understood her behavior. As I neared the end, I ached for her for all the years she missed out on living her life.
My favorite part of the book is the ending where she finds herself flying solo, metaphorically as well as literally, finally finding peace with her life. It was a monumental moment for her as a character and it read like I was watching a movie. This novel would make a brilliant film, telling the story of the incredible woman behind the American legend. I look forward to doing some research of my own to learn more about this extraordinary family, which is always signals a great historical fiction read in my eyes.
Melanie did a beautiful job creating Anne's voice as well as highlighting what made her an exceptional woman by her own merit and strength. She incorporated so many historical elements into the story from cameos by famous historical figures to each and every place the Lindberghs called home. (And there were many!) If this story doesn't make you vow to live a more "true" life, I don't know what will.
It's a wonderful tale of historical worth and I highly recommend it.
Anne Morrow's life was envied by so many women but little did they know what really went on behind the tightly shut curtains hiding the real Lindberghs. Reading this story from Anne's viewpoint was very enlightening and while I know this is a work of fiction, the emotional merit Melanie gives Anne makes it seem as if I was reading an autobiography. Her heart had taken such an emotional beating with the tragic kidnapping and death of her first born, the whirl wind life her husband demanded of her while leaving her children behind, as well as the constant abandonment by her own husband. Her compliance in the beginning almost drove me nuts but considering the times and how she grew up along with magnitude of her husband, I understood her behavior. As I neared the end, I ached for her for all the years she missed out on living her life.
My favorite part of the book is the ending where she finds herself flying solo, metaphorically as well as literally, finally finding peace with her life. It was a monumental moment for her as a character and it read like I was watching a movie. This novel would make a brilliant film, telling the story of the incredible woman behind the American legend. I look forward to doing some research of my own to learn more about this extraordinary family, which is always signals a great historical fiction read in my eyes.
Melanie did a beautiful job creating Anne's voice as well as highlighting what made her an exceptional woman by her own merit and strength. She incorporated so many historical elements into the story from cameos by famous historical figures to each and every place the Lindberghs called home. (And there were many!) If this story doesn't make you vow to live a more "true" life, I don't know what will.
It's a wonderful tale of historical worth and I highly recommend it.
I liked this book more than I thought I would. It was so well written from Anne's point of view. I identified with many of her struggles.
I had never heard of Anne Lindberg. Interesting story.
I love personal histories/stories. I have been fascinated by the Lindberghs for a very long time.
What is with the overuse of the '!' throughout this novel? Is Benjamin trying to convince the reader something exciting and bold is taking place?
I wanted to love this book. Anne Morrow Lindbergh's voice as a topic...well the idea is fantastic. Sadly, I couldn't seperate fact from fiction. Anyone who has read even one book about her son's murder knows she did not act as this book indicates. Making her seem stronger and more assertive than she actually was seems just to cater to our modern vision of women. Anne was not as this book promotes. Whether we like at or not is irrelevant. I wish Ms. Benjamin had created fictional characters rather than create fiction from real people mouths.
Historic fiction, but based on fact, the story of Anne Morrow Lindbergh and her complex and largely unhappy relationship with her husband, Charles A. Lindbergh. Character development for Anne was excellent, somewhat less so for her husband and children. Well written, and kept my attention. Read it quickly for my book club.