The Aviator's Wife: A Novel

ISBN: 0345528689

Author: Benjamin, Melanie

Condition: New

In the spirit of Loving Frank and The Paris Wife, acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of Americas most extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.The history [is] exhilarating. . . . The Aviators Wife soars.-USA TodayNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWhen Anne Morrow, a shy college senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family, she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Enthralled by Charless assurance and fame, Anne is certain the aviator has scarcely noticed her. But she is wrong. Charles sees in Anne a kindred spirit, a fellow adventurer, and her world will be changed forever. The two marry in a headline-making wedding. In the years that follow, Anne becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States. But despite this and other major achievements, she is viewed merely as the aviators wife. The fairy-tale life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her need for love and her desire for independence, and to embrace, at last, lifes infinite possibilities for change and happiness.Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Readers Circle for author chats and more.Praise for The Aviators WifeRemarkable . . . The Aviators Wife succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindberghs life with her famous husband.-The Denver PostAnne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy.-USA Today[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as the aviators wife. -PeopleIts hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction.-The Dallas Morning NewsFictional biography at its finest.-Booklist (starred review)Utterly unforgettable.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow.-The Washington PostA story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away.-Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker