Flying Solo: An Unconventional Aviatrix Navigates Turbulence in Life [Kindle Edition]

Jeanette Vaughan (Author)

Book Description

French Cajun Nora Broussard Greenwood was born with the wanderlust. Her adventurous spirit doesn’t fit the sedate expectations of catholic 1960s New Orleans suburbia. On a whim, she takes flying lessons to become a pilot. Experiencing the freedom of flight is liberating. However an illicit affair with her pilot instructor forces action. When she confronts her ruthless husband for a divorce, she is cast out sans her children and threatened with her life. Desperate to get them back and gain liberty, she steals her husband’s plane. Trials and tribulations erupt as she navigates the turbulence her life has become. In a bizarre twist of fate, she serves as caregiver to her lover’s sickly wife as a means to survive; hoping he will decide she is his soul mate. But is that to be? Nora must make the make the most difficult decision of her life in order to get things back on track.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jeanette Vaughan is well established as a writer and story teller. Not only is she published in the periodicals and professional journals of nursing, but also in the genre of fiction. Out on her sheep farm, she has written several novels and scripts. She is the mother of four children, including two Navy pilots. She lives in a Victorian farmhouse out in the pastures of northeast Texas with her sheep, chickens, donkeys and sheep dogs.

Product Details

• File Size: 1024 KB
• Print Length: 323 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 061561888X
• Publisher: CreateSpace (May 14, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0085Z6WZ4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #607,385 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, but for a book to read August 2, 2012

By Ronald L. Christopher

Format:Paperback

Sassy, absolutely sassy. I will state here that this story is written as a novel but in my opinion it is a true story told with name changes only of the real people, of this journey of a young woman taken in by the riches and wealth of a starch crazy family and of course, the misleading of her own mother whom we find out is not her real mother after all. The conduct of the husband reveals no love for his new wife from their beginning to their end. The main character, Nora, is sort of a renegade, wanting a few things for herself out of life, which I admire so she sets out to achieve what few women of her time achieved. She wanted to fly. But this desire led her to another desire in which, as the saying goes, actions and consequences, much like the wiper blades on a windshield, back and forth, back and forth. Sassy I say, with very explicit and explosive details of her romance which she undertook to find true love, but the consequences of her actions led to new adventures, some enjoyable and some not so enjoyable, but she persisted in her quest.
She is catholic, as is her family--and her new lover and his family. Twist and turns presents problems for Nora, things like divorce is disallowed by her church, presuming of course that one should suffer rather than feel free and loved. For this the church levies consequences but rather than continue to live in hell, Nora accepts those consequences and chooses a different and difficult route but she refuses to give up her religion, with a few exceptions that is. I can almost read her mind as she tried to separate her love of flying for the love of being truly loved.
There is some raw language, vulgarity if one wishes, in the first part of this story but without it, the sense of what really took place would be lost.... When you see some of these words, take them for what they mean, descriptive to get at the truth. And sometimes truth is horrible but deadly necessary no matter what religious upbringing one has, and if not for these words, the story would be lost. And if lost then there would be no need to live it. I also enjoyed the character of Charlene, Nora's best and apparently only true friend. Charlene was the wise sounding board needing to know everything in absolute detail that Nora did, on a daily basis and when Nora needed someone, Charlene was there, much like a few others in her life if only just for a moment.
Sassy, descriptive, happy, sad, angry and relieved are all here. I was rooting for Nora all through this story however if I were in her shoes for one second, I would have taken an iron skillet to somebody's crotch and in so doing, maybe teach some quick love making skills in the process. Well, I should not have said that here because in the end the consequences took care of the actions. I highly recommend this book with one exception, and there is no other way to say it other than, the reader has to understand why vulgarity was totally necessary to get to the root of truth. I believe without it in the style written, most readers would not have understood why Nora chose to do what she did. In fact, when I came upon that raw descriptive part I almost said, whoa, wait a minute; I do not need to read this type trash. I am glad I did not put it down because it is truly a fantastic story. A really great book and I recommend it highly. I was not totally enlightened with the ending and I would hope that she would write a sequel. I think this book deserves one Read more ›

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read February 21, 2013

By My Cozie Corner {Book Reviews}

Format:Kindle Edition

'Flying Solo' takes us to New Orleans and Tyler Texas in this novel, although fiction it's based upon true events. An inspirational love story where the characters are strong, believable and come alive on the pages. A real page turner that grips you and doesn't let go. Highly recommended for all readers.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the author which was provided for an honest review.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Steamy in New Orleans February 1, 2013

By dwatt

Format:Paperback

Story about a strong woman set in New Orleans with Catholic elements in it. It wasn't just the weather that was steamy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great escape! February 1, 2013

By Carol B.

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This novel quickly grabs your attention and keeps hold of it until the very end. Fly away with Nora to the New Orleans of the 1960's. Sassy, saucy, and seductive. A great read beginning to end.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Flying Solo I Know You'll Appreciate This Book July 28, 2012

By Renee A.

Format:Kindle Edition

Flying Solo is a well written, well thought out book written by Jeanette Vaughan. The author went to great lengths and detail to reveal what its like to live in a glass house that hides its frailties with money. Outsiders looking in would cut off their right arm to have what they think they see. Not realizing that what they're witnessing is a facade. Sure that almighty dollar wields power, but it can't and never will compensate for the lack of love. Flying Solo reveals an extraordinary unsuspecting love story that's incredibly engaging and equally intense. It gives hope, then tears at the hearts strings when attempts to build on it is met with opposition. The characters in Flying Solo had to have come alive in Jeanette's mind because she wrote in such vivid detail about all the excitement, intimacy,anguish, expectations and pain associated with love. I could see in my minds eye every place and scene she was talented enough to take me and describe. It would be a cinch to keep elaborating on this book, but until you pick it up and read it you can't truly appreciate the magnificent story she has put together. Flying Solo is a very entertaining and unpredictable book that I highly recommend.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What a GREAT read!!! June 1, 2013

By Melissa Housley

Format:Kindle Edition

The author has a way of keeping you engaged through the entire book! It was a joy to read! I have just downloaded Solo Vietnam and am exited to read it!! Great book Ms. V :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Will make a great movie! February 1, 2013

By Debbie

Format:Paperback

This was a thoroughly enjoyable read! The book was given to me by a friend or I never would have read it. This story would make a great movie...maybe Jeanette could write the screenplay???

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable novel December 16, 2012

By M TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

I really enjoyed this book. I do have to say that I felt sad that this book ended so quickly. It had a great build up, with Nora's unhappy marriage and her wanting to take an opportunity for herself, by signing up for flying lessons. The chemistry between her and Steve is described well. I did notice a few typos (site is supposed to be spelled sight) but other than that, nothing major or anything, the story flowed well. The unorthodox arrangement Marci came up with surprised me, and the tension between her and Nora is described well, as well as her conflict with Kacey.

I certainly hope that there will be a sequel to this book. With the way this book ended, I would LOVE to see Nora Jean's further adventures, if she ever flies again, if Frank ever sees his kids again, if Nora ever gets back with Steve.

More About the Author

Jeanette Vaughan is an award winning writer and story teller. Not only is she published in the periodicals and professional journals of nursing, but also in the genre of fiction. Out on her sheep farm, she has written several novels and scripts. Her screenplay "Angel of Mercy" won the outstanding nursing research award from Texas Tech University Health Science Center. In addition, she was named Distinguished Alumni for the school of nursing in 2001 for her written work and volunteerism for the Sydney Olympic Games. Her debut novel FLYING SOLO was a finalist in the Beverly Hills Book Awards. Jeanette has practiced nursing in the fields of critical care and trauma. She is the mother of four children, including two Navy pilots. She lives in a Victorian farmhouse out in the pastures of northeast Texas with her sheep, chickens, donkeys and sheep dogs.