The Fun of It

Amelia Earhart’s book “The Fun of Flying” is both memoir and an inspiring address to the reader. In it, the legendary pilot of aviation’s heroic era tells of her path into the profession: how she became the first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic, how she encouraged women to choose aviation specialties, and how, with the same determination, she challenged altitude, long routes, and public prejudices. “It’s only natural that not everything goes smoothly when you fly, like a wild bird, into unknown lands and land your plane where no one has been before. But the happiness these journeys give you outweighs any inconvenience…” — wrote Earhart, who simply did what she loved most, even though, in terms of fame, she could rival movie stars. “The Fun of Flying” is a recognized classic that will soon be a hundred years old, yet instantly stops feeling old thanks to the author’s charm and a light, sparkling style. This book is a message about courage and persistence, about the joy of staying true to one’s calling, about inner growth, about the happiness of discovery, and about the exhilaration of being able to take your own road.