Serendipity is all about finding the unexpected treasures in life. Like upcoming book releases we sometimes just happen to discover. Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine, is our place to discover lots of bookish treasures.
Today’s serendipitous find for me is a book by Melanie Benjamin (Alice I Have Been), called The Aviator’s Wife. Release date: February 12, 2013.
In the spirit of Loving Frank and The Paris Wife, acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of America’s most extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
For much of her life, Anne Morrow, the shy daughter of the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, has stood in the shadows of those around her, including her millionaire father and vibrant older sister, who often steals the spotlight. Then Anne, a college senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family. There she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Enthralled by Charles’s assurance and fame, Anne is certain the celebrated 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. Hounded by adoring crowds and hunted by an insatiable press, Charles shields himself and his new bride from prying eyes, leaving Anne to feel her life falling back into the shadows. In the years that follow, despite her own major achievements—she becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States—Anne is viewed merely as the aviator’s 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, life’s infinite possibilities for change and happiness.
Drawing on the rich history of the twentieth century—from the late twenties to the mid-sixties—and featuring cameos from such notable characters as Joseph Kennedy and Amelia Earhart, The Aviator’s Wife is a vividly imagined novel of a complicated marriage—revealing both its dizzying highs and its devastating lows. With stunning power and grace, Melanie Benjamin provides new insight into what made this remarkable relationship endure.
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What do you think? Doesn’t this one sound fabulous? Now I’m off to see what other treats are lying in wait…..
I’m in the middle of reading The Aviator’s Wife for review, and I’m really enjoying it. Hope you get a chance to read it soon, too!
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I’m so happy to hear that, Beth. Thanks for stopping by.
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I love these books that are set in another period – everything seems so glamorous!
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I think so, too, Colleen…thanks for stopping by.
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thanks for stopping by my blog! I love your pick this week. Thanks for stopping by Im officially a follower now.
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Thanks, Monica…glad you are following! Hope you enjoy your read.
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Fantastic pick, love that someone’s finally writing about Lindbergh. Thanks for stopping by my WoW.
Thanks!
Anna @ Wandering Librarians
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Yes, I was just thinking that, too, Anna; there are some people about whom numerous books are written. It is nice to discover a new focus. Thanks for visiting.
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This looks great! I also really like the cover! Thanks for sharing!
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So do I, Briana…glad you could visit today. Enjoy your pick!
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I think I have another book I need to add to my TBR list!!! Thanks for spotlighting it and bring it to my attention!! Please check out my WoW!
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You’re welcome, Danielle…and I’m glad you could stop by!
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Sounds like it would be an intriguing roller coaster ride. Great pick.
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I think so, too, Pixie…thanks for stopping by.
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love your new web layout! 😀 I am also going to read this book for review and can’t wait to read it and to read the reviews, too! It’s kind of like a book club for reviews 😉 Love it!
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Thanks, Lisa…I made over the blog during Bloggiesta. I always look forward to those events. I like the sound of this book, too. Glad you could stop by.
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This sounds really good. Thanks for sharing.
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Glad you liked it, L. S. Thanks for stopping by.
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They were an interesting couple. A lot has been written about them so it will be interesting to see what new is in this book.
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I agree, Jo…looking forward to this. Thanks for stopping by.
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Nice pick! It’s not my kind of read but the cover is nice. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for visiting, Jennifer…Yes, we do sometimes discover reads outside our genre…and occasionally even try them.
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Wow, I really love the cover on this one! I sounds like an interesting read but I bit out of my genre! Thanks for sharing though!
And thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
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Hope you enjoy your pick, Ashtyn, and thanks for stopping by.
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This one sounds really interesting! I haven’t heard of this until now! Thanks for sharing!
MaryAnn
Chapter by Chapter
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I only discovered it a couple of days ago, Mary Ann. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your pick.
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Looks like an interesting read! Thanks for sharing and stopping by my WoW!
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I’m excited about it, Helene…thanks for stopping by!
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The first thing that I thought about was Amelia Earhart! This sounds like and interesting read.
Thanks for stopping by. ^_^
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I thought about her, too; then as I read more, I realized that I want to know about the Lindberghs. Thanks for stopping by, Ananaifaerudo.
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I have my eye on The Aviator’s Wife.:)
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It looks good, doesn’t it, Hattie? Thanks for stopping by….
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