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Circling the Sun
Circling the Sun
Author: Paula McLain
A novel about the triumphant achievements and private tragedies of one of the greatest scientists the world has ever seen, by the bestselling author of The Paris Wife.
ISBN-13: 9781844088300
ISBN-10: 1844088308
Publication Date: 4/21/2016
Pages: 384
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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BigGreenChair avatar reviewed Circling the Sun on + 461 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I was so pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. It had been sitting on my 'to be read' shelf for a while. What a beautifully written historical novel. It not only made me 'feel' right there and in the period it was portrayed in, but as a woman it was wonderfully insightful into how a woman of the period would feel. Just really a very nice read. I did find myself wondering if men would find it such a great book as a female reader would. The characters were all wonderful and bold and believable.
njmom3 avatar reviewed Circling the Sun on + 1389 more book reviews
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In Circling the Sun, Paula McLain has penned another wonderful fictionalized description of a historical figure Beryl Markham. The book chronicles her life and relationships from her childhood in Kenya to her record-setting flight across the Atlantic. The characters come to life in this book that is more about the relationships and emotional ups and downs rather than the adventure story of Beryl Markham's life or the African setting.

Read my complete review at: http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2015/07/circling-sun.html

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Well written excellent biography of Beryl Markham, raised in Africa, became the first woman to be become licensed as a horse trainer, and later flew airplanes. very interesting story.


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