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Fear of Flying

By: Erica Jong
Narrated by: Hope Davis
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Originally published in 1973, the groundbreaking, uninhibited story of Isadora Wing and her desire to fly free caused a national sensation. In The New York Times, Henry Miller compared it to his own classic, Tropic of Cancer and predicted that ""this book will make literary history..."" It has sold more than twelve million copies. Now, after thirty years, the revolutionary novel known as Fear of Flying still stands as a timeless tale of self-discovery, liberation, and womanhood.

 Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Romance Women's Fiction Comedy
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Full of quality, humour and the spirit of the 70s - I definitely recommend it to all the young women out there.

Wonderful fem-litt

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This made me laugh out loud at lots of points. I did have to turn down the volume when playing the book through my speakers with the kitchen door wide open....there's a fair bit of use of the c word which would probably offend the neighbours!
I'm glad I've finally 'read' the book after it was constantly referred to in (my Mum's) copies of Cosmopolitan in the '80s!

Very amusing!

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Finally got round to this book and I can imagine it was a bit of a shock at the time. We are used to sex in books now though and I found Isadoras rather aimless voyage of self discovery merely tiresome. Life may not have a plot but novels really ought to.
Excellent narration and production.

Timeless classic? not for me

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Great story, so valid despite being written nearly 50 years ago. Recommended for everyone. Interesting insight into feminist literature and female issues.

Fantastic book!

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