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The Aviator and the Showman

Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage that Made an American Icon

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The Aviator and the Showman

Von: Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Gesprochen von: Stefanie Powers
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A New Yorker Best Book of the Year So Far • A New York Times Editors' Choice • CBS Sunday Morning Summer Book Report Pick • New York Times “Books to Read in July” • A Town and Country Best Book of July • An Amazon Best Book of July • A Barnes & Noble Best Book of July • A LitHub Best Reviewed Nonfiction in July • A BookBub Beach Read Pick • A New Yorker Best Book We Read This Week • Southern CALIBA and MIBA Regional Bestseller

“Laurie Gwen Shapiro has dug deep into the archives, and emerged with an exhilarating tale of the adventurous life of Amelia Earhart and the remarkable relationship that helped to forge her legend. Yet Shapiro goes even further—stripping away the myths and revealing something far more profound and intricate and true. The Aviator and the Showman is one terrific book.”
—David Grann, New York Times bestselling author of The Wager and Killers of the Flower Moon

The riveting and cinematic story of a partnership that would change the world forever


In 1928, a young social worker and hobby pilot named Amelia Earhart arrived in the office of George Putnam, heir to the Putnam & Sons throne and hitmaker, on the hunt for the right woman for a secret flying mission across the Atlantic. A partnership—professional and soon otherwise—was born.

The Aviator and the Showman unveils the untold story of Amelia's decade-long marriage to George Putnam, offering an intimate exploration of their relationship and the pivotal role it played in her enduring legacy. Despite her outwardly modest and humble image, Amelia was fiercely driven and impossibly brave, a lifelong feminist and trailblazer in her personal and professional life. Putnam, the so-called “PT Barnum of publishing” was a bookselling visionary—but often pushed his authors to extreme lengths in the name of publicity, and no one bore that weight more than Amelia. Their ahead-of-its time partnership supported her grand ambitions—but also pressed her into more and more treacherous stunts to promote her books, influencing a certain recklessness up to and including her final flight.

Earhart is a captivating figure to many, but the truth about her life is often overshadowed by myth and legend. In this cinematic new account, Laurie Gwen Shapiro emphasizes Earhart’s multifaceted human side, her struggles, and her authentic aspirations, the truths behind her brave pursuits and the compromises she made to fit into societal expectations. Drawing from a trove of new sources including undiscovered audio interviews, The Aviator and the Showman is a gripping and passionate tale of adventure, colorful characters, hubris, and a complex and a vivid portrait of a marriage that shaped the trajectory of an iconic life.
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Laurie Gwen Shapiro's "The Aviator and the Showman" offers a fascinating perspective on the life of Amelia Earhart and her relationship with her husband, publicist George Palmer Putnam.
Earhart is portrayed not only as a courageous aviation pioneer who asserted herself in a male-dominated world and found her own voice in the process. Particularly interesting here is the description of the historical background and social circumstances that shaped Earhart's life and career. The author succeeds in immersing readers in the world of the 1920s and 1930s and illustrating the challenges Earhart had to face.

With her distinctive voice, always clear, sometimes engaging and matter-of-fact, then again warm and friendly, Stefanie Powers brings the life story of Amelia Earhart and George Palmer Putnam to life in a way that makes it an unforgettable listening experience. From the very beginning, her tone and pacing perfectly capture the essence of the characters and the historical context of the narrative.
Her reading is not only clear and engaging but also conveys the emotional nuances of the biography. The moments of tension and excitement are heightened by her dynamic range, while the quieter, more reflective scenes are delivered with a sensitivity that truly resonates.
Moreover, Stefanie Powers' ability to maintain a steady pace without rushing through the text ensured that every detail is appreciated. This allows the listener to fully immerse themselves in the narrative, making the listening experience both enjoyable and enriching.

Stefanie Powers' passion for storytelling shines through in every chapter, making "The Aviator and the Showman" a true auditory delight.

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