The Fun of It

The Fun of It is the second book written by the famous pilot Amelia Earhart. She wrote it after sharing her adventures in her first book, called 20 Hrs. 40 Min.. In this book, Earhart talks about her experiences and what she learned while flying airplanes. She wanted to show young people that exploring new places and trying new things can be very exciting and fun. Her stories inspire many readers to be brave and curious about the world around them.

Summary

In her book The Fun of It, Amelia Earhart shares her journey to becoming an aviator and taking on the role of aviation editor for Cosmopolitan Magazine. She writes about her famous 1928 flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The book also highlights the achievements of other women pilots from her time and inspires young women to chase their dreams. The book’s title comes from her saying, “Flying may not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.”

Earhart’s next book, Last Flight, was published after her passing.

Development

Amelia Earhart reviewed the proofs for her book just before she made her solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in May 1932. This was her second book, coming after her first travel book called 20 Hrs. 40 Min..

Lecture Tour

In 1933, Amelia Earhart traveled to many places to talk about her book. One of the cities she visited was Seattle, Washington.