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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
An interesting look at Anne Morrow Lyndberg. Sparked an interested to learn more about her.
I struggled over whether I should give this a 3 or a 4 because I really love Benjamin's writing. In the end I decided on 3 because I found that at the end of reading this I like Anne Morrow Lindbergh a little bit less than I did before. I'm not sure why this is. All of the less nice things I knew about her before and I didn't allow them to affect me in the same way. But I'm realizing that I felt the same way about Lewis Carroll after finishing "Alice I Have Been" even though I already knew the controversy surrounding him before reading that novel. I have to conclude that even though I enjoy her writing there is something in her writing that does this for me.
I'm interested in how I'll feel about Anne after reading Charles' biography which is on my "to read" shelf.
I'm interested in how I'll feel about Anne after reading Charles' biography which is on my "to read" shelf.
A well-researched fictional account of Anne Morrow and Charles Lindbergh. I have seen the Spirit of St. Louis at the Smithsonian and a replica in St. Louis. I knew about his famous flight, the kidnapping, and Anne being a writer. I was telling a friend of mine and her reaction was he was a Nazi. I do find it interesting how he is remembered.
While reading the book I wanted to continue and was surprised by the fact I was sad when I finished. I respect Lindbergh's feats, but I do not respect the man. That being said I'm not sure how I feel about Anne. There was a couple of things that were said to Anne near the end that got me to enjoy rather than just finish this book for my book club.
While reading the book I wanted to continue and was surprised by the fact I was sad when I finished. I respect Lindbergh's feats, but I do not respect the man. That being said I'm not sure how I feel about Anne. There was a couple of things that were said to Anne near the end that got me to enjoy rather than just finish this book for my book club.
The author did a wonderful job bringing you into Anne Morrow Lindbergh's life and making you want to know more. It intrigued me to learn about the personality of Charles Lindbergh and the marriage Anne put up with. Having been to Charles Lindbergh's gravesite on Maui, it was even more intriguing to envision those last moments of his life with his wife and son on the island where he chose to live the last of his moments.
At first I thought I was going to give this book a lower rating. Not because of the story, but because of how much I disliked the characters. Ms. Benjamin did a wonderful job of telling a fictional version of the Lindbergh's marriage.
Thoughtful and well-researched historical novel of Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s life. It was very interesting to understand who Anne was in her own right given that she is so overshadowed by her famous husband Charles Lindbergh and the tragedy they endured in their married life.
This book really drew me in as it went along. How much do we really know the famous of the world. It took her almost her whole lifetime to find out who she was. How much are we a reflection of our partners anf not ourselves? I was disappointed that the book didn't mention "Hour of Gold, Hour of Lead" more.
Well written historical fiction. Felt like it was written by Anne herself.
I was excited for this novel as I have read A. Scott Berg's [b:Lindbergh|272507|Lindbergh|A. Scott Berg|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1386920577s/272507.jpg|262763] biography of Lindbergh and I had read many of Anne's diaries and letters [b:Bring Me a Unicorn: Diaries and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, 1922-1928|307079|Bring Me a Unicorn Diaries and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, 1922-1928|Anne Morrow Lindbergh|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1173592189s/307079.jpg|298051]. I like to think I know more about the Lindberghs than the average joe. I always admired adventurous Anne, flying across the world with her famous husband.
I know Lindbergh became quite a controversial figure, and this book definitely focuses in on that. It was not what I expected, but perhaps more accurate than Anne's shiney portrait of her own life? An interesting perspective. Surprised Antoine de Saint-Exupéry didn't make an appearance.
I know Lindbergh became quite a controversial figure, and this book definitely focuses in on that. It was not what I expected, but perhaps more accurate than Anne's shiney portrait of her own life? An interesting perspective. Surprised Antoine de Saint-Exupéry didn't make an appearance.
The title is appropriate though I question the cover. Why did Random House have to make her look like a Barbie doll? She was pint sized with a large nose and preferred plain dress. Disappointed to see they made few changes for the paperback release later this month. Think they could have done better. I skimmed a couple other reviews that accuse the Aviator's Wife of being Historical Fiction Light ... because it favors feeling over dates and names? huh? I think you can gain as much information, if not more, about an era or event through how people felt than who did what exactly when and where. And oh what an ending! I had no idea. A fascinating read! It would make a great book club selection or holiday gift.