Hour of Gold, Hour of Lead: Diaries and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, 1929-1932

by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Book Overview

Anne Morrow Lindbergh writes of the early years of her marriage to Charles Lindbergh, their pioneering flying adventures, and the tragic kidnapping of their first child. "A story of happiness, daring and sorrow...This book is an awakening of a gallant, sensitive, and expressive woman" (Atlantic). Introduction by the Author; Index; photographs. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0156421836
• ISBN13: 9780156421836
• Release Date: March 1993
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

They don't write them like this anymore

Anne Morrow Lindbergh is one of the giants of literature. Few writers of the twentieth century reach the heights of this woman in the pure excellence of her penned words. Writing is an outer expression of inner thoughts and Anne Morrow Lindbergh excels at this skill. And of course we don't write letters anymore and that is to be regretted. To pick up this book and share with the author her innermost thoughts is to spend time with a good friend before a warm cozy fire. This book is highly recommended. You will not find the likes of it again anytime soon.

A wonderful, heartrending book

I had read of the Lindberghs and of the famous kidnapping before reading this book, but wasn't prepared for the poignant and honest writing by Anne. To read about her life as a newlywed who flew with her husband in the early days of aviation was enthralling, and to read of their problems being pursued and photographed reminded me of Princess Diana being hounded by the paparazzi. The Lindberghs were pioneers in aviation, and were public figures without wishing to be ... how sad that their first child was stolen and then found dead. I was moved to tears reading Anne's descriptions of her son while mourning him; I can't imagine living through such a horrible experience. Her writing is true and beautiful and honest ... a rare treasure.

An Extraordinary Woman, An Extraordinary Book

This is one of the most wonderful books I've ever read. Being only 23 years old the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby was before my time however, this story is timeless. Beautifully written complete with diary entries and family pictures. This book is a true literary classic to be enjoyed by every generation. An honest journey into the heart of a young girl, wife and mother.