A biography of the author of A Gift from the Sea discusses Lindbergh's childhood, her marriage to Lucky Lindy, the kidnapping and murder of their son, their self-imposed exile, and the controversy over her husband's political isolationism.
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The eventful life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1906-) is here the subject of a lively, well-written but ultimately disappointing biography. Relying heavily upon her subject's five published volumes of diaries and letters, Herrmann ( S. J. Perelman ) focuses on Anne Morrow's marriage to hero aviator Charles Lindbergh, which took place in 1929--two years after he flew the first successful nonstop flight across the Atlantic. Although they had a strong, loving relationship, their lives were traumatized and forever changed: by the kidnapping and murder of the first of their six children, who was named after his father, in 1932; and later, during WW II, when they were ostracized by friends and criticized nationally for Charles Lindbergh's isolationist and anti-Semitic views. Despite Anne Lindbergh's considerable achievements (she published 13 books including the bestselling Gift from the Sea ), Herrmann postulates that her devotion to her husband--including her support of his fascist sympathies--cost her her own identity. An interesting book, it fails, however, to provide sufficient analysis of or insight into Anne Lindbergh's writing or life. Herrmann gives the years following Lindbergh's husband's death in 1974 only cursory attention. Photos not seen by PW. Author tour.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Excellent...a touching story of love, life and loss,
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Truely beauitful! It made me cherish my own mother more. I kept my pen handy to highlight throughout the book to share lines with family and friends who are the closest to me.
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Great biography of Anne Morrow and her life. I had to get this book for a class and im glad i did. And this is comming from a person that really hates reading books... I couldnt put the thing down. 5 Stars no questions asked!
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