Gift from the Sea
by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 30.7K reader ratings. First published in 1955. The book spans 130 pages.
About Gift from the Sea
In this inimitable, beloved classic—graceful, lucid and lyrical—Anne Morrow Lindbergh shares her meditations on youth and age; love and marriage; peace, solitude and contentment as she set them down during a brief vacation by the sea. Drawing inspiration from the shells on the shore, Lindbergh’s musings on the shape of a woman’s life bring new understanding to both men and women at any stage of life. A mother of five, an acclaimed writer and a pioneering aviator, Lindbergh casts an unsentimental eye on the trappings of modernity that threaten to overwhelm us: the time-saving gadgets that complicate rather than simplify, the multiple commitments that take us from our families. And by recording her thoughts during a brief escape from everyday demands, she helps readers find a space for contemplation and creativity within their own lives.With great wisdom and insight Lindbergh describes the shifting shapes of relationships and marriage, presenting a vision of life as it is lived in an enduring and evolving partnership. A groundbreaking, best-selling work when it was originally published in 1955, Gift from the Sea continues to be discovered by new generations of readers. With a new introduction by Lindbergh’s daughter Reeve, this fiftieth-anniversary edition will give those who are revisiting the book and those who are coming upon it for the first time fresh insight into the life of this remarkable woman.The sea and the beach are elements that have been woven throughout Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s life. She spent her childhood summers with her family on a Maine island. After her marriage to Charles Lindbergh in 1929, she accompanied him on his survey flights around the North Atlantic to launch the first transoceanic airlines. The Lindberghs eventually established a permanent home on the Connecticut coast, where they lived quietly, wrote books and raised their family.After the children left home for lives of their own, the Lindberghs traveled extensively to Africa and the Pacific for environmental research.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anne Morrow Lindbergh |
| Published | 1955 |
| Pages | 130 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Classics, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 30,741 |
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What genre is Gift from the Sea?
Gift from the Sea is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Classics, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Gift from the Sea worth reading?
Based on 30.7K reader ratings, Gift from the Sea has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Gift from the Sea?
Gift from the Sea has 130 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Gift from the Sea?
Gift from the Sea was written by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. It was first published in 1955.
What is the ISBN for Gift from the Sea?
The ISBN-13 for Gift from the Sea is 9780394724550.0.
How much does Gift from the Sea cost on Kindle?
Gift from the Sea is available on Kindle for $11.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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