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West with the Night: A Memoir

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Book Synopsis: A new edition of a great, underappreciated classic of our timeBeryl Markham's West with the Night is a true classic, a book that deserves the same acclaim and readership as the work of her contemporaries Ernest Hemingway, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and Isak Dinesen. If the first responsibility of a memoirist is to lead a life worth writing about, Markham succeeded beyond all measure. Born Beryl Clutterbuck in the middle of England, she and her father moved to Kenya when she was a girl, and she grew up with a zebra for a pet; horses for friends; baboons, lions, and gazelles for neighbors. She made money by scouting elephants from a tiny plane. And she would spend most of the rest of her life in East Africa as an adventurer, a racehorse trainer, and an aviatrix—she became the first person to fly nonstop from Europe to America, the first woman to fly solo east to west across the Atlantic. Hers was indisputably a life full of adventure and beauty. And then there is the writing. When Hemingway read Markham's book, he wrote to his editor, Maxwell Perkins: "She has written so well, and marvelously well, that I was completely ashamed of myself as a writer . . . [She] can write rings around all of us who consider ourselves as writers . . . It is really a bloody wonderful book." With a new introduction by Sara Wheeler—one of Markham's few legitimate literary heirs—West with the Night should once again take its place as one of the world's great adventure stories.

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Step into the captivating world of Beryl Markham with "West with the Night: A Memoir." This gripping memoir offers a mesmerizing depiction of an extraordinary life filled with adventure, courage, and perseverance. Markham's unparalleled storytelling ability transports readers to the wild and untamed landscapes of Africa, where she defied societal norms to become a trailblazing aviator and celebrated author. With its vivid prose and thrilling escapades, this memoir is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and an unforgettable journey into the heart of the human spirit.

Unlock the untold stories of courage and resilience with "West with the Night: A Memoir." Join Beryl Markham as she weaves a tapestry of her remarkable life, painting a vivid picture of her triumphs and tribulations. From her early years growing up in colonial Kenya to her groundbreaking solo flight across the Atlantic, Markham's memoir is a testament to the power of determination and the pursuit of dreams.

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