Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Hour of Gold, Hour of Lead, Diaries and Letters 1929-1932

Author: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Stars: 5
Review by: Shapoppa


This diary is a very revealing look at the Lindbergh's as they struggle and cope with the kidnapping death of their first born son. I know much has been said about Charles Lindbergh and his stoicism and arrogance, but I'm not getting the impression, as his characterization in The Aviator's Wife leads you to believe, that he was cold-hearted, unfeeling, or not suffering the profound loss of his child. He was being strong for his wife who had withdrawn into a serious depression as one would expect after such a tragedy. So far, as I finish the second of the five diaries, I find that these books would be difficult for a person to read who has never married or had children, and hasn't yet reached middle age. I find much wisdom in these diaries and letters that easily applies to today's world.
 

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