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Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Candace Fleming, Jessica Hische
beatniksafari's review against another edition
4.0
A captivating account of the daring pilot, which alternates a classic chronological biography with sections detailing her disappearance and its aftermath. Fleming reveals aspects of Earhart's appealing yet conflicted character: her thirst for publicity, her single-minded focus, her marketing savvy, her willingness at times to overlook details in pursuit of image - which may ultimately have led to her demise. By examining all sides of Earhart's life and legacy, Fleming offers a complete portrait of a complex, fascinating human being.
bgprincipessa's review against another edition
3.0
I felt about so many decisions made in this book the same way that I currently do about space travel. Like why- why must you do that, what is the point? But then again, I'm so grateful for how much air travel has progressed in the last 80 years, so I guess... there was a point.. ? Maybe they felt the same way about water travel before that... and we'll feel the same way about space travel in the future.
seifknits's review against another edition
5.0
I thought I knew a lot about A.E., but Fleming did a great job here of adding new details, and especially telling us about the actual search for Amelia.
ashbrarian's review against another edition
This is a telling of Amelia’s life and even a behind the scenes look into personal relationships. It goes back and forth between when she was “lost” and her life before. A lot of little facts bring together this biography on the famous pilot’s life. Including pictures and quotes we get the closest look into Amelia Earhart’s life that is available.
I really liked reading this book. I learned a lot about Amelia I had never known before. All I knew before reading this book was that she was famous, a pilot and that she had gone missing. Fleming doesn’t let her personal views on Amelia into the story and fills us with facts in a way appropriate for all age groups to read. I would recommend this book to anyone. No content warnings.
I really liked reading this book. I learned a lot about Amelia I had never known before. All I knew before reading this book was that she was famous, a pilot and that she had gone missing. Fleming doesn’t let her personal views on Amelia into the story and fills us with facts in a way appropriate for all age groups to read. I would recommend this book to anyone. No content warnings.
kbaiseri's review against another edition
4.0
Amelia Earheart. Lost at sea and forever remembered as the courageous woman who ventured to do what no women would. From her early childhood adventures and audacious attitude toward life, Flemming captures Amelia unlike any other author. Encompassing the good, bad, and the ugly, Amelia is shed in a light not known to most and truly manages to capture the reader without laying down any bias.
There were many things I didn't know about Mrs. Earheart until I read this book and I'm sorry to say that I don't hold her in high regards. Although Flemming didn't put any personal bias in her autobiography, Amelia seemed to be a shallow person whether that be through using her husband for money to indulge in her passion, or her husband using Amelia for her fame. I had no idea that Amelia didn't even fly the planes when she set the world records, but usually had a few people with her. If anything, I do respect the fact that Amelia pushed us in the right direction for women's rights, even if I don't completely like some of the things she did.
There were many things I didn't know about Mrs. Earheart until I read this book and I'm sorry to say that I don't hold her in high regards. Although Flemming didn't put any personal bias in her autobiography, Amelia seemed to be a shallow person whether that be through using her husband for money to indulge in her passion, or her husband using Amelia for her fame. I had no idea that Amelia didn't even fly the planes when she set the world records, but usually had a few people with her. If anything, I do respect the fact that Amelia pushed us in the right direction for women's rights, even if I don't completely like some of the things she did.
jennyseiler's review against another edition
5.0
Chapters alternate between the search for Amelia after her disappearance and her childhood. Full of information that is engaging and easy to read. I need to go back through and read all the text boxes and photo captions (it was too distracting to keep up with that information while reading the rest of the text).
bill_y's review against another edition
This book was solely used for my historical investigation. I wish to never have to read about Amelia Earhart or her fancy planes for an essay ever again.
But it did have pictures-
But it did have pictures-
librarylisa614's review against another edition
4.0
I was reminded by a 39 Clues book that I wanted to read this book. Knowing very little about Amelia Earhart, I was fascinated and found her to be quite annoying! Unfortunately, my discussions of the book led to my husband forcing me to watch an episode of Star Trek about Amelia Earhart. Blech. Anyway, interesting book! Just don't discuss with a Trekkie!