The Aviator and the Showman (Registration Required)

The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage that Made an American Icon

The Aviator and the Showman unveils the untold story of Amelia Earhart's decade-long marriage to George Putnam, offering an intimate exploration of their relationship and the pivotal role it played in her enduring legacy.

Earhart is a captivating figure to many, but the truth about her life is often overshadowed by myth and legend. In this cinematic new account, author Laurie Gwen Shapiro emphasizes Earhart’s multifaceted human side, her struggles, and her authentic aspirations, the truths behind her brave pursuits and the compromises she made to fit into societal expectations.

Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/cn9besut

A Zoom link will be sent via email a day or two beforehand to virtual participants.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase from local bookstores or through the Penguin Random House Website.



More information can be found at dearbornlibrary.org or by calling (313) 943-2330.

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