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will2480's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
3.75
agarrett77's review against another edition
4.0
This was so interesting! It was fascinating to read, not only about the methods and details of designing and flying airplanes, but also about the personal lives of the Wright brothers and their family.
terrimarshall's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fantastic book. McCullough proves himself an excellent history writer once again with this book that reads like fiction. Amazing how these two brothers, who had no formal education and only modest financial support from their small bicycle business, were able to solve the puzzle of flight on their own and with such humility and pride in their work. This is a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Fascinating as always McCullough introduces us to the Wrights, a family of humble, can-do, self-made Americans. There was a real element of danger to their pursuit of flight. They weren't obsessed but dedicated. Our government as usual was asleep at the wheel. Not until Wilbur went to France and was flying over that country did the USA wake up. Orville survived an accident at Fort Myer that killed the Army's first aviator-Selfridge. We get to meet their father as well as a very strong willed sister, Katherine. All I knew about my namesakes was that they were bicycle mechanics from Ohio who tinkered with the idea of flight. They were keen observers, tireless workers, and unchanged by fame and fortune. Their adventures in France are fun to read.
dannb's review against another edition
5.0
LOVE this book... as someone who is in awe of the work of the minds and hands and spirit of those with dreams, vision and passion - who seek knowledge from others and value their familial relationships. Also the book is full of so many, in the same time, who have left an indelible mark on the world.
traciemasek's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this so much! I listened to it on audiobook and the author sounds like he’s reading you a story while you’re all tucked into bed. I learned so many things about the Wright Brothers and the early days of aviation that my husband and sister have both told me to shut up as I’ve rattled off fun facts. The Wrights were pretty great, though!!!
labtracks's review against another edition
4.0
As usual, the David McCullough book did not disappoint. Such a talent who has written some pretty amazing books about iconic people/things/events. This is no exception.
As for the subject of this book, these brothers were a pretty rare breed, not looking for $$, staying humble throughout yet remaining confident in their accomplishments defending them (always successfully) until the end. Remarkable.
As for the subject of this book, these brothers were a pretty rare breed, not looking for $$, staying humble throughout yet remaining confident in their accomplishments defending them (always successfully) until the end. Remarkable.