 1977 Academy Press edition | |
| Author | Amelia Earhart |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | memoir; biography |
| Publisher | Harcourt, Brace and Company |
| Publication date | 1932 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Papers of My Own Flying and of Women in Aviation), 1932. Amelia Earhart |
The Fun of It is Amelia Earhart's second book after her travelogue 20 Hrs. 40 Min.1
Summary
In it, Earhart recollects how she became interested in being an aviator, as well as becoming aviation editor for Cosmopolitan Magazine.2 She recounts her 1928 trans-Atlantic flight.3
She also profiles the careers of other pioneering female flyers of her time. Earhart encourages young women to follow their own careers and dreams. The title comes from her quote "Flying may not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price."
Earhart's next book, Last Flight, would be published posthumously.
Development
Earhart went over the proofs for the book in the days before her solo transatlantic flight in May 1932.4
Lecture Tour
In 1933 Earhart went on a lecture tour to promote the book. One of her stops was in Seattle, Washington.5
References
References
- "Book, Amelia Earhart, "The Fun of It" | National Air and Space Museum". airandspace.si.edu. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
- Earhart, Amelia (2006-04-01). The Fun of It. Chicago Review Press. ISBN 978-0-89733-658-1.
- Padilla, Steve (2018-03-09). "Amelia Earhart found! Great for science, but sad news for mystery buffs". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
- Karbo, Karen (2019-01-25). "Excerpt: How Amelia Earhart navigated the skies and society". National Geographic. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
- Becker, Paula (27 January 2012). "Amelia Earhart speaks at Seattle's Civic Auditorium under sponsorship of the Woman's Century Club on February 3, 1933". HistoryLink. Retrieved 2022-12-25.