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Karl Friedrich
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I’ve long been fascinated by heroes who achieved that title by breaking the rules, even as society demanded they knock it off and act like everyone else. That allure probably started in my backyard in Tyler, TX, in 1950, when I was either four or five years old. It was summertime, and for some reason my mother and I were rummaging inside an old shed, when she started talking about World War II...
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Wings: A Novel of World War II Flygirls
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WINGS: A NOVEL OF WW II FLYGIRLS (Literature & Fiction)
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The first chapter, plus more at kfriedrich.com.
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"Yup; and it's interesting to see how he progressed over the years as a writer. Island In The Sky is an early work that's good, but reflects an author...more
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Absolutely loved this book, based on the history of WASP, a great read of a female pilot's struggle against prejudice and pursue her love of flying.
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Sally snatched the sheet from Dixie's fingers. Typed boldly across the top were the words, "An Overview Of Facts For Personnel Considering Entering WASP Training." Her mouth turned dry. By mid-page, her tongue had become cotton.
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"152's are good. I went up in one a few times. Living in Scotland, you probably could get your hands on a Chipmunk.
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July 07, 2011 07:00PM
location: Three Creeks Community Library, Vancouver, WA, 800-C NE Tenney Rd, Vancouver, WA, The United States description: An informal appearance and signing by the author, who will discuss why and how he wrote WINGS: A Novel of World War II Flygirls. The phone number of the Three Creeks Community Library in Vancouver, WA, is 360-571-9696. The first two chapters of the author's book can be viewed at www.kfriedrich.com. |
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"Hello. I do have a question. I'm planning to offer a two-way live chat to book clubs and other large groups after they read FLYGIRLS. Do you have any...more
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― Karl Friedrich, Wings: A Novel of World War II Flygirls
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― Karl Friedrich, Wings: A Novel of World War II Flygirls
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Tony wrote: "Do you think Books-A-Million would have your book or be able to order it?"Hi, Tony. All book sellers can order my book. I believe I've seen WINGS advertised on Books-A-Million. Karl
Luckily, WINGS is being bought up like crazy by libraries across the whole country. You're local one probably has it already. If not, you might consider asking them to order it. :-)
