The Fun of It
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In this book, The Fun of It, (Earhart's second after her travelogue 20 Hrs., 40 Min.
), Earhart recollects how she became interested in being an aviator, which led to her establishing several firsts for women, and also becoming aviation editor for Cosmopolitan Magazine. She also profiles the careers of other pioneering female flyers of her time. Earhart also encourages young women to follow their own careers and dreams. The title comes from her quote "Flying may not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price."
Earhart's next book, Last Flight
, would be published posthumously.
20 Hrs., 40 Min.
20 Hrs., 40 Min.: Our Flight in the Friendship is the title of a book written by pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart. It was first published in 1928, but has continued to be reprinted in periodic new editions nearly 80 years later....
), Earhart recollects how she became interested in being an aviator, which led to her establishing several firsts for women, and also becoming aviation editor for Cosmopolitan Magazine. She also profiles the careers of other pioneering female flyers of her time. Earhart also encourages young women to follow their own careers and dreams. The title comes from her quote "Flying may not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price."
Earhart's next book, Last Flight
Last Flight (book)
Last Flight is the title of a book published in 1937 consisting of diary entries and other notes compiled by aviatrix Amelia Earhart during her ill-fated attempt that year at flying around the world...
, would be published posthumously.