West with the Night

De: Beryl Markham

Narrado por: Anna Fields

Duración: 8 h y 57 m

Resumen del Editor

Beryl Markham, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west, describes her childhood on a farm in Kenya, her apprenticeship as a horse trainer, and her later career as a pioneer aviator who piloted passengers and supplies in a small plane to remote corners of Africa.

Of her memoir Ernest Hemingway said, "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 writers."

©1942 Beryl Markham (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks

An entrancing story wonderfully narrated

Markham's lyrical, well-wrought story of her African childhood, understanding of horses and the natural life of Africa, and passion for aviation and adventure deservedly received Hemingway's choice praise. The narrator flawlessly captured the many voices of the characters without sentimentality and with perfect pacing. This was such an engrossing listen it was hard to hit the pause button.

Occassionally insightful, difficult listen

The prose makes for extremely difficult listening. Reminds me of someone writing with a dictionary in their laps, trying to use every word. A little punctuation would go along ways.

The story is still intriguing, and there is no doubt Beryl led a remarkable life. Despite a few insightful moments, much of the book is just an excuse to try and write romatically of Africa. There are many better books of Africana, though doubtless Beryl was a notable figure of the time. This filled in a few of the gaps of her personal history of which I had passing familiarity, but did little to further my understanding of this period in African history.

Marvelous!

Beryl Clutterbuck Markham’s personal story marvelously told! This woman broke the proverbial glass ceiling and then some!

Outstanding

Beautifully written story by Beryl Markham with superb narration by Anna Fields. This book was a wonderful surprise.

Beautifully written.

I wish she had written more about her life. Only one book and remarkable style of writing.

Top 5 ever

This book is not written it is crafted. Full of rich descriptions the story is fabulous, beautiful & true. She is a true genius with words. It should be assigned and studied by every aspiring writer.

A Time Recaptured

This book is a gem to be treasured and revisited, so completely and truly does it capture the essence of Africa and the people who lived in her during those magical years at the beginning of the 20th century.

Pure poetry

Well not quite pure. Add wisdom and beauty. The reading too was phenomenal. My favorite audiobook by far. Enjoy it!

I highly recommend this book.

An amazing memoir of an amazing life. Beryl lived in a time where everyone was judged by the cover of their book. She is that and so much more.

Best book I’ve listened to!

The book flows with descriptions, energy and experiences. The performance is great! It is as if Byrl were telling the tales.