American Sky

A Novel

De: Carolyn Dasher

Narrado por: Elisabeth Rodgers

Three generations of indomitable women navigate life on their terms in an epic and inspiring historical novel about love and war, family secrets, and mothers and daughters finding the freedom to fly.

It’s 1943. The war rages. The newly launched WASP program is recruiting. And barnstormer fan Georgeanne “George” Ector’s dream is to take to the skies. Grit is what she inherited from her mother, an Oklahoma farm girl at the turn of the century who preferred taking apart an engine to stitching linens for a hope chest. She taught her daughter well. George isn’t the only woman about to follow her calling.

Vivian Shaw, so similar to George they’re like sisters, also longs for a career flying the fastest planes in the American arsenal. For a time, George and Vivian triumph. But at war’s end, the adventurous women are grounded by the expectations of others: to get married, have children, and raise a family. Vivian has other plans. So, eventually, do George’s daughters, Ruth and Ivy, who embark on very different paths of their own.

Three generations of women staring down a vast horizon of possibilities are determined to navigate whatever comes their way—from the hardships of war and home to love and loss, and to the fallout of a long-held secret that could change their lives forever.

©2025 by Carolyn E. Dasher. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Three generations of women face love, war, friendship, and death in Dasher's new audiobook, gracefully narrated by Elisabeth Rodgers.... Rodgers delivers just the right notes of love and respect between Charles and Dellie, along with the grit of their daughter, Georgeanne, whose passion is flying. During WWII, Georgeanne is a pilot in the WASP program and meets Vivian Shaw, who has a secret. When the WASP program is cut, Rodgers shows how desperately Vivian needs Georgeanne to keep that secret. When Georgeanne's twin daughters learn of Vivian's secret, Rogers captures their hurt and anger as they both go to war-torn Vietnam."—AudioFile Magazine

“Filled with ‘aha’ moments of discovery and connection, American Sky is a winner.”—Midwest Book Review

“Smart, immersive, and moving, American Sky is a gorgeously crafted story of heart, determination, family and friendship, and kick-ass women. Buckle up for a spectacular ride!”—Sara Ackerman, USA Today bestselling author of Radar Girls

This is a wonderful read - great saga!!

There is so much in this book, quite the feat for a new author. This is a true saga, covering multiple generations and wow, what a saga it is. Sometimes I almost felt like she tried to cover too much, but once a new timeline, storyline started, you would get pulled in and couldn't stop reading. But the best part of this entire book was the mystery of which child was whose, the author toyed with us, dangled a carrot and kept us waiting all the way to the end.
I have to say this author has a lot going for her, I am expecting great things. The sensitive areas, war scenes, sex, etc. were handled very well. The entire book was believable. There was one time I felt the situation was way to convenient, but it was explained away later, you'll get that when you get there.
Of all the characters, Adele was my favorite, she was just a hoot. Wow, what a read. I loved it!! High 5 stars.

Historical fiction, family saga!

4.5 stars! American Sky is a historical fiction that follows 3 generations of women and covers so much! WWI, WWII, the WASP Program, Vietnam War. I loved these characters, how strong each woman is in her own way, and how aviation plays a role in all of their lives.

This was a slightly longer book (around 450 pages) but the page count was definitely needed. It covered a ton of years (60+) and felt like a family saga, which is something I love to read. We follow strong women and their different journeys with aviation, flying, and the sky. I was just invested in the entire story and the characters. This book is on KU with read and listen and I definitely recommend, the audiobook was very easy to get pulled into.

Maverick women soar beyond the confines of their time.

Set against the backdrop of three American wars (WWI, WWII & Vietnam), three generations of American women soar beyond the confines of their time, but not without casualties. The novel tells the largely unknown history of the WASP program—Women Airforce Service Pilots in WWII, and covers the rich terrain of mother-daughter relationships, enduring women friendships and family secrets that must come to light. Beautifully crafted. Her verb game is strong! Unforgettable characters.