This is my first choice of book for an afternoon
discussion party with my daughter, Patricia, and two couples who are friends of
mine; they’re a little older than my daughter, but with shared travel and
readership interests.
x
McLain’s book about Beryl Markham invokes in me the
spirit of adventure that pulls together the infrequent assertive and aggressive
nature of my English wife, Sue, who like Beryl Markham, spent her teen years in
Africa; and with Patricia’s similar youthful rebellious nature.
x
Patricia’s background stands toe-to-toe with Robin and
Padma, who have likewise achieved intellectual independence, albeit a
generation earlier, thus all the more difficult. From my perspective, all three cross paths on
many arcs. x
I hope that this specific book, and for those with a
bit more time, Beryl’s own book, “West with the Night”, will form the basis for
many common talking points: Africa, flying airplanes, raising horses,
African-American relationships, education & teaching, and travel.x
Of course, I assume that all conversations will roam
through the gamut of this group’s experiences and thoughts. Flying, horses, England and Africa are just
starting points.x
Patricia’s
background stands toe-to-toe with Robin and Padma, who have likewise achieved
intellectual independence, albeit a generation earlier, thus all the more
difficult. From my perspective, all
three cross paths on many arcs.
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