A Pair of Wings is the debut novel of Carole Hopson, journalist, commercial airline pilot, and now published author. It's based on the life of Bessie Coleman who was born in Texas in 1892 and was a pioneer in aviation history. I'm embarrassed to admit that I wasn't aware of Ms. Coleman or her contributions before listening to this audiobook narrated by Alaska Jackson.
Facing discrimination in the US, Ms. Coleman pursued her dream of flying all the way to France to attend flight school. In 1921, she became the first American women to earn an international pilot's license. However, she didn't just want to fly a plane, she became a stunt pilot and used her skills to raise funds to create a flight school for Black men and women.
The novel shares events in her personal and professional life, both of which were filled with challenges. Readers should know that the plot has one very open-door bedroom scene. I didn't research Ms. Coleman's life prior to reading the book to avoid spoilers.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for early access to the audiobook.
Facing discrimination in the US, Ms. Coleman pursued her dream of flying all the way to France to attend flight school. In 1921, she became the first American women to earn an international pilot's license. However, she didn't just want to fly a plane, she became a stunt pilot and used her skills to raise funds to create a flight school for Black men and women.
The novel shares events in her personal and professional life, both of which were filled with challenges. Readers should know that the plot has one very open-door bedroom scene. I didn't research Ms. Coleman's life prior to reading the book to avoid spoilers.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for early access to the audiobook.
