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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a very interesting book, more so because I am married to a Naval aviator and I partially identified with their life (no paparazzi following me though :)). Part of me wanted to hate this book because I hope and pray my relationship never becomes like the marriage in the book, but learning about the life of this famous aviators spouse (who was very accomplished and often overlooked) was a compelling read.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
WOw~! Review coming soon for My Forsyth.
Originally published in My Forsyth:
The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin is a fictional version of Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s life, focusing on the years she was married to Charles Lindbergh. It was a very turbulent forty five years, for both the Lindbergh’s and the world in general. I found myself fascinated by these “characters” and needing to know more. I’ve since ordered biographies of both Anne and Charles, as well as books authored by each of them.
Anne Morrow was a shy college senior when she was introduced to the heroic, world-renowned aviator in 1927. After a quick courtship and marriage, the newlyweds traveled the globe by air. Charles taught Ann how to fly and she became the first licensed female glider pilot in the country, as well as an expert radio operator and navigator. Together, the first couple of the air set a number of aviation records.
Continue reading: http://thelatchkeymom.com/my-forsyth-book-review-the-aviators-wife/#more-2369
Originally published in My Forsyth:
The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin is a fictional version of Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s life, focusing on the years she was married to Charles Lindbergh. It was a very turbulent forty five years, for both the Lindbergh’s and the world in general. I found myself fascinated by these “characters” and needing to know more. I’ve since ordered biographies of both Anne and Charles, as well as books authored by each of them.
Anne Morrow was a shy college senior when she was introduced to the heroic, world-renowned aviator in 1927. After a quick courtship and marriage, the newlyweds traveled the globe by air. Charles taught Ann how to fly and she became the first licensed female glider pilot in the country, as well as an expert radio operator and navigator. Together, the first couple of the air set a number of aviation records.
Continue reading: http://thelatchkeymom.com/my-forsyth-book-review-the-aviators-wife/#more-2369
This book is listed as "historical fiction," and it is a well told (and narrated, for those who listen to it) story. What is unclear is where the history ends and the fiction begins. I wonder how much of this story readers will weave into the legend of the Lindbergh tale and will, ultimately, change the historical record because the fictionalized version becomes so well known. This book could be good for Lindbergh biographers as readers seek out factual information on the Lindberghs, rather than this fictionalized and romanticized version.
Interesting information about the era, but more fiction than history, I think. Still, I really admire Anne Morrow Lindbergh; and her flights and navigational work should really get more attention.
And Gift from the Sea is a wonderful book. She is a good writer and while secure in her own wealth, I found parts of Gift from the Sea to seem like good material for married couples. I'm not married, but I'm old enough to recognize she was writing from a certain age and experience.
And Gift from the Sea is a wonderful book. She is a good writer and while secure in her own wealth, I found parts of Gift from the Sea to seem like good material for married couples. I'm not married, but I'm old enough to recognize she was writing from a certain age and experience.
This book had all of the makings of a perfect read for the end of winter. I was fascinated with learning more about the Lindbergh duo, and who doesn't like a story with a strong female lead? Oh, wait.
I honestly struggled finishing this novel. I don't know if it was the flippancy with which Anne treated Charles' emotional abuse of her children (and herself) or the fact that she was perfectly content hiding in his shadow that bothered me more.
I wanted to love it - I wanted to be inspired. Instead, I'm laying in bed feeling oddly empty and depressed about Anne's life. I may even have nightmares.
I thought it was good writing, but perhaps Benjamin was a little too thorough with her character development. Can't say I will be recommending this one.
I honestly struggled finishing this novel. I don't know if it was the flippancy with which Anne treated Charles' emotional abuse of her children (and herself) or the fact that she was perfectly content hiding in his shadow that bothered me more.
I wanted to love it - I wanted to be inspired. Instead, I'm laying in bed feeling oddly empty and depressed about Anne's life. I may even have nightmares.
I thought it was good writing, but perhaps Benjamin was a little too thorough with her character development. Can't say I will be recommending this one.
I never really knew much about the Lindberghs - this was a fascinating story that really enlightened me and changed my opinion of Charles Lindbergh.
Well written book; caused so many emotions. I was frustrated with Anne Morrow Lindbergh, happy for her, sad for her, infuriated at her.
It was amazing to learn about the life of a woman I never really knew existed.
It was amazing to learn about the life of a woman I never really knew existed.