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Summary: I laughed hysterically, almost cried, a great American story
Review: This is the first book that made me laugh outloud in a very long time - probably becaues I could relate to many themes. Being an airport rat growing up, coming from a large Irish Catholic
family in the NorthEast, and being a hopeless aviation romantic. Best book I have read in a long time, thanks Rinky
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Summary: Raves For Rinker Buck
Review: I was so sorry it was over. I plan on re-reading the entire book. This book hits home to anyone who ever had, or wished they had an adventure as a kid. Truly hit's on all the emotions. A shame we ALL have to grow up. Enjoy!!
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Summary: A book for any pilot to read!
Review: I have read this book, not once but twice. It will take an older pilot back to an age when flying was easier and more fun. If you learned to fly in the 40's or 50's the book will refresh your memory of "the good old days". I look forward to another book by Rinker Buck.
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Summary: The Adventure I Wished I'd Had
Review: When I was 12, I dreamed about flying; I had it all planned out, starting with a sailplane license at 14, private pilot at 16, and from there, soloing around the world. My father, who had been in the Army Air Force had a secret dream of becomeing a pilot, too, but he had never shared that with me.Alas, it was not to be. My Mother didn't think it was a terribly safe thing for me (or my father) to do, and besides, it was expensive. I shelved that dream and went on to other things. By the time I became an adult and could afford to indulge myself in pursuing a license, I knew too many private pilots who flew just enough to stay current, and not enough to be anything other than a hazard to themselves and others. I decided to stay on the ground- for this life, at least. But reading Flights of Passage brought me back to that 12 year old's dream; I could almost see myself working alongside the two brothers, tering down and rebuilding the plane, crossing the desert or sleeping under a wing. Rinker Buck's narration captures the moment so well that it's hard to believe you're not listening to the 15 year old narrate the journey as it happened. I have two little nephews who dream of adventure, flying airplanes and rocket ships. When they're just a little bit older I'm going to give them this book. Maybe they'll be encouraged to realize their dreams of flight for real.
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Summary: Disregard review by Gordon Reade
Review: I just finished this book and I have to dispute the review offered here by Gordon Reade. First, the book has very few swear words. Second, the "night of drinking" is actually a road trip to Mexico and the young pilot of the plane does not even take a drink "because he has to fly tomorrow." I am not sure if Mr. Reade read the same book that I did or if he has an alternative motive here but this was a great read - I could not put it down for three days and it made me want to get in my own plane and do my own x-country trip.
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Summary: The BEST!
Review: It took me 3 days to read this book and I think it was the best 3 days of my life. I will read this book many more times. I would recommend this book to any mature person.
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Summary: you just can't put it down...
Review: The only time I put this book down was to take in the vivid descriptions of landscapes and scenes told by Rinker Buck during his captivating journey across America. This is a must read for anyone in love with the idea of freedom of flight...
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Summary: Buck is an amazing and humerous author
Review: RInker Buck is and amazing author and although he is not particularly well know I can tell that he is someone who will eventually earn his fame. His humerous but riveting style draws you into the story and makes you want to keep turning the pages. THis book is one of the best books I have ever read and I would rank it up with the perfect storm, midnight in the garden of good and evil and all of the other major hits of our time.
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Summary: Captivating
Review: You have to love this book. It brings back many memories of my teen-age years and having a brother I could really identify with their relationship. If you have any sense of adventure and any love of flying, you'll have a hard time putting this book down. I've read it twice and someday will probably read it again.
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Summary: What an Adventure!
Review: I took this book out at my local library. Read it and reread it and then actually purchased a copy. This is about flying, siblings, adventures and most of all - coming of age. I am a pilot, I grew up near where the Bucks grew up. This book left me with a smile on my face. It also taught me to set goals and to look around to see what is important today. Read it!
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