Lindbergh
A. Scott Berg's 'Lindbergh' unveils the enigmatic life of aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh, exploring his groundbreaking transatlantic flight and the intense public fascination that followed. Beyond the cockpit, the book delves into his complex personal life, including his relationships and the shadows of tragedy that marked his family. Berg paints a portrait of a man who became both a national hero and a controversial figure amidst a turbulent historical backdrop. The narrative weaves through the glamor, the scandal, and the ethical dilemmas Lindbergh faced. Prepare to be captivated by the highs and lows of a true American icon.
By A. Scott Berg
Published: 1999
""The desire to fly is an irresistible desire to escape from the earth, to rise above both the mundane and the terrifying.""
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Even after twenty years, A. Scott Berg’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Charles Lindberg remains “the definitive account” of one of the 20th century’s most extraordinary figures. Few American icons provoke more enduring fascination than Charles Lindbergh—renowned for his one-man transatlantic flight in 1927, remembered for the sorrow surrounding the kidnapping and death of his firstborn son in 1932, and reviled by many for his opposition to America's entry into World War II. Lindbergh's is “a dramatic and disturbing American story,” says the *Los Angeles Times Book Review, and this biography—the first to be written with unrestricted access to the Lindbergh archives and extensive interviews of his friends, colleagues, and close family members—is “a thorough, level-headed evaluation of the glories, tragedies, and often infuriating complexities of this extraordinary life” (Newsday).
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About the Author
A. Scott Berg
A. Scott Berg is an acclaimed American author and biographer known for his meticulous research and engaging narrative style. He has penned several notable works, including 'Max Perkins: Editor of Genius,' which earned him the National Book Award for Biography, and 'Goldwyn: A Biography,' a detailed portrait of the Hollywood mogul Samuel Goldwyn. Berg's writing often combines deep historical context with vivid storytelling, allowing readers to experience the lives of his subjects in a compelling and accessible manner. In addition to biographies, he has contributed to various publications and served as a prominent figure in the literary community.
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- Authors
- A. Scott Berg
- Published
- September 1999
- Publisher
- Berkley
- ISBN
- 0425170411
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 678
- Genres
- Biographies of Historical FiguresBiographyHistory
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