Virtual Adult Book Club

The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin

Join us for a work of historical fiction of the life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

In observance of Woman's History Month our selection this month is The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin. It tells the story of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, a shy woman who is wed to the famous pilot Charles Lindbergh in a headline making wedding. Despite her many achievements following the wedding, including becoming the United State's first female glide pilot, Anne continues to live in the shadow of Charles. The fairy tale life she longed for would end up bringing heartbreak and many challenges to Ann's life which caused her to challenge her need for love and independence and to embrace the possibility of life's changes.   -Kilbourn Public Library

If you are interested in discussing the book, you can contact Esther Rosario by email, erosario@mcallen.net or call (956) 681-3100