Despite her own major achievements--she becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States--Anne Morrow Lindbergh is viewed merely as Charles Lindbergh's wife. The fairy-tale life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her need for love and her desire for independence, and to embrace, at last, life's infinite possibilities for change and happiness.

"This work explores the challenges faced by women of Alaska as they pursued roles in aviation. Beginning in 1927 with Marvel Crosson and reaching to the present day, 36 adventurous and personal tales are offered"--Provided by publisher.