Because I Fly: A Collection of Aviation Poetry

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Summary: The definitive collection of aviation poetry
Review: A wonderful gift, a book to dip into and read a little, for years to come. Covering the complete range of pilots and flying, this is the definitive collection of aviation poetry. What makes it great is the time and thought that has gone into the selection and arrangement. The poems are divided into subject areas, there are short biographies, sources, full listing of older anthologies. If you wanted to do this idea just right, and spent years doing it, you could not best this book.

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Summary: For the poet in all of us that love aviation
Review: An excellent collection of aviation poetry that contains something for everyone. I recommend keeping the book bedside for some enjoyable light reading every night. The variety and notoriety of the authors is impressive.

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Summary: Must Read for Aviator Families
Review: At the end of a Naval Aviator-Commercial Pilot career, I wish I had this volume for my family (and myself) during all those years. It puts into lyrical words the thoughts and feelings of "being a bird" and why I am what I am. A good read and a bedside book. We owe Reda one at the bar.

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Summary: An awesome anthology
Review: Col Reda has done a truly impressive job in colecting and selecting poems for this marvelous anthology. All the classics are included but it the quality of the lesser known poems that sets this book apart. A must have book for every pilot, and for those who love them.

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Summary: This is how it feels, your thoughts as print.
Review: Everyone who has experienced flight (and those who long to) can relate to the sheer emotion that it evokes, sometimes from deep within ones soul, often pleasant, sometimes not. As you are experiencing the sensations you may frequently be too caught up in the moment to express yourself with words, well, here they are. Yes they are others experiences, but you will find very many which match yours close enough to be called your own. Flight as many other "Romantic" adventures has it's way of engraving itself on your heart. These are exceptional expressions of a wide variety of flight forms, there's something here for everyone. A must for the enthusiasts bookshelves.

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Summary: Should be on every pilot's bookshelf
Review: What a great collection! This is a wonderful read. I've heard many aviation poems before - but, this compilation has them all. Enjoy!