tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post4343709043357439974..comments2024-03-25T08:06:20.334-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: The Aviator's WifeLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-15260350581109188172013-08-14T05:52:33.904-07:002013-08-14T05:52:33.904-07:00Diane, it held my attention from start to finish. ...Diane, it held my attention from start to finish. Not sure the print edition would've done the same.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-12915347808479666462013-08-14T05:51:46.043-07:002013-08-14T05:51:46.043-07:00I agree, Deb. There are so many new releases about...I agree, Deb. There are so many new releases about famous couples. Nice way to learn some history, I suppose.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-73485376709336643482013-08-08T09:51:42.489-07:002013-08-08T09:51:42.489-07:00Don't be too 'anxious' :<) It could...Don't be too 'anxious' :<) It could be quite a while. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-54892529331045489242013-08-06T18:57:47.113-07:002013-08-06T18:57:47.113-07:00Yes, we are kindred spirits, aren't we?! Hope ...Yes, we are kindred spirits, aren't we?! Hope you get a chance to read this wonderful book. Thanks for you kind words.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-49806929427973693842013-08-06T17:52:47.102-07:002013-08-06T17:52:47.102-07:00I am happy the audio version worked out well for y...I am happy the audio version worked out well for you. I do like the sound of it.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-41704685911715348632013-08-06T17:05:27.657-07:002013-08-06T17:05:27.657-07:00Nice review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Les...Nice review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Les. <br /><br />It seems like there are more and more books of this new genre every day. I've started one (don't know if I'll finish it) about Robert Louis Stevenson (my school was named for him) and his wife.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-80955549540958335522013-08-06T16:32:56.912-07:002013-08-06T16:32:56.912-07:00A kindred spirit! Like you, I have always been rat...A kindred spirit! Like you, I have always been rather enamored by jets. As I read your reference and reaction to Top Gun, I found myself nodding along. I was the one drooling over the fighter jets, imagining myself flying one. I was more of a Thunderbird fan than a Blue Angel fan, but always got excited when I'd hear either would be in town. I was so disappointed this past spring when they cancelled the air show at the nearby base. <br /><br />Anyway, the book . . . I've been curious about this one, but haven't yet read it. You make it sound really good, Les.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-70609988702044842002013-08-06T16:18:46.046-07:002013-08-06T16:18:46.046-07:00I'm not sure if I'm more daring than you! ...I'm not sure if I'm more daring than you! I've never gone up in one of those jets nor have I ridden in one of those flight simulators you see at aviation museums. I did go up in a hot air balloon once, though. Does that count? ;)<br /><br />Yep, I used to fly back and forth from TX to NE on TWA quite a bit. Remember PSA? I was in high school when flight 182 crashed in North Park, San Diego. Of course, now I just spent 15 minutes reading the entire report on Wikipedia. I'm never flying again. ;)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-87698250069068485062013-08-06T07:53:35.118-07:002013-08-06T07:53:35.118-07:00I never knew you had such a long history of aviati...I never knew you had such a long history of aviation in your family! The Air Force is quite an admirable branch, and certainly seems safer than the Marines (although who can say where we are safe?!). I think you are much more daring than I to have such an allure for such a dangerous "sport", and here I go into the issue of safety again. I guess I'm just that much of a control freak; yet somehow I'm not afraid of flying in itself. Perhaps because I've been in planes all my life. (Remember TWA and Delta and Pan Am? :)<br /><br />I, too, would have a hard time respecting Anne's husband for being unfaithful, but I suppose those daring types come with a confidence which spills over into women. Not that I'm excusing that behavior, just explaining it I guess. <br /><br />Loved the pictures you included in your post, and the way that you appreciated Anne's story.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-41425661925900683292013-08-04T19:22:43.785-07:002013-08-04T19:22:43.785-07:00So now you have mixed opinions. I say give it a tr...So now you have mixed opinions. I say give it a try! If you enjoy audio books, maybe go that route.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-63685252984602394492013-08-04T15:22:50.677-07:002013-08-04T15:22:50.677-07:00So glad to see that you liked this one so much. I ...So glad to see that you liked this one so much. I was eagerly looking forward to it before it came out but then I read a couple of reviews that kind of put me off of it. Of course, it really helps that you have such a strong connection to it!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-82213043508624879672013-08-04T13:30:17.261-07:002013-08-04T13:30:17.261-07:00Thanks, Iliana! Hope you enjoy the book.Thanks, Iliana! Hope you enjoy the book.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-36454055006731151682013-08-04T11:58:53.537-07:002013-08-04T11:58:53.537-07:00Great review Les! Loved hearing about your family&...Great review Les! Loved hearing about your family's ties to aviation history too. Will have to add this one to my list.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-72980557509965911792013-08-04T11:25:08.686-07:002013-08-04T11:25:08.686-07:00I'm back. I looked it up and now I recognize t...I'm back. I looked it up and now I recognize the cover art. I remember when it came into the store. I'm anxious to hear what you think of it!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-36107483240675884082013-08-04T11:24:16.835-07:002013-08-04T11:24:16.835-07:00I'm glad to get a second opinion about Under A...I'm glad to get a second opinion about Under A Wing, as now I won't be quite so hesitant to pick it up.<br /><br />No, I don't know anything about Against Wind and Tide, but I'm going to look it up. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Nan!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-35217977945370689132013-08-04T11:21:28.018-07:002013-08-04T11:21:28.018-07:00I think you're going to love this book, JoAnn,...I think you're going to love this book, JoAnn, especially if you're familiar with Lorna Raver. BTW, I've already finished Calling Me Home and I loved it! I think it was your recommendation that brought it to my attention, so thank you!!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-13162672749736870332013-08-04T10:42:24.875-07:002013-08-04T10:42:24.875-07:00Even though I've read some of these historical...Even though I've read some of these historical novels with real people in them, I still feel uncomfortable to some degree. I so prefer the real story. I worry that young readers will think these novels are the truth. And I wonder what Reeve thinks. And I so disagree with the comment about Under A Wing. I didn't think it 'blah' at all. Simply wonderful is my feeling. :<)<br />Do you know about the latest and last collection of Anne's writings- Against Wind and Tide? I have it, but haven't read it yet.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-4974926068546059272013-08-04T10:09:17.284-07:002013-08-04T10:09:17.284-07:00This sounds much better than The Paris Wife - I...This sounds much better than The Paris Wife - I'm adding it to my list. So happy to know Lorna Raver is the narrator, too.<br /><br />You're in for a treat with the Calling Me Home audio. It's sure to be one of my favorites this year!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-88398320622709967292013-08-04T06:21:02.720-07:002013-08-04T06:21:02.720-07:00Wasn't Lorna Raver perfect as the reader? She ...Wasn't Lorna Raver perfect as the reader? She does such a great job with Calling Me Home, too. Have you read that one? I highly recommend it, too!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-39152253280841216322013-08-04T06:20:03.444-07:002013-08-04T06:20:03.444-07:00It'll be interesting to get Reeve's take o...It'll be interesting to get Reeve's take on the family dynamics. Too bad it's somewhat of a blah book, though.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-33402273681388204932013-08-04T06:18:50.643-07:002013-08-04T06:18:50.643-07:00Aren't they great? Mom's sending me the bi...Aren't they great? Mom's sending me the bio. I thought I had it, but it turns out it's the collection of reminiscings about Todo el Mundo from all of the cousins.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-55768740875716513782013-08-03T17:48:35.930-07:002013-08-03T17:48:35.930-07:00I loved this audio book too! I loved this audio book too! bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-17667561712131573772013-08-03T16:26:41.141-07:002013-08-03T16:26:41.141-07:00Under a Wing will just confirm that he was a cad, ...Under a Wing will just confirm that he was a cad, in many ways, but it also describes him as a loving father and makes Anne sound like the more distant parent - less structured, so every moment wasn't scheduled as it was when Charles was around, but not as present or playful as her overbearing husband. Unfortunately, Under a Wing is kind of a blah read. But, it does fill in some blanks, nicely. I enjoyed The Aviator's Wife, too. Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-36708664722627244082013-08-03T13:39:09.314-07:002013-08-03T13:39:09.314-07:00I just got the Nate biography from Rick. I love al...I just got the Nate biography from Rick. I love all these photos! My Kids' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568872428132909098noreply@blogger.com