Author - Charles Lindbergh

Charles A. Lindbergh (1902–1974) became internationally famous for completing the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in May 1927. Before the flight, he worked as a U.S. Air Mail pilot, and his technical acumen and self-discipline defined both his aviation and literary careers. In addition to WE, he wrote several other books, including The Spirit of St. Louis, which won the Pulitzer Prize. He remained a central, though sometimes controversial, figure in American history until his death.

WE

by Charles Lindbergh

WE opens with Charles Lindbergh’s determined preparation for the first solo transatlantic flight. He writes in a direct, methodical voice, recounting the tense hours before takeoff and the calculated choices that shaped the journey. Lindbergh emphasizes action and intention, guiding readers through the intense physical and mental demands of piloting The Spirit of St. Louis. The narrative wastes no time, thrusting the audience into a firsthand account of one of the 20th century’s defining fea… Read More