Pamela Beckford's Reviews > A Pair of Wings

Bessie Coleman wanted nothing more than to fly aeroplanes. But nobody will allow a woman, especially a black woman to even take lessons. Bessie has moved north to Chicago from Texas. She makes some valuable connections among some influential black men and finally goes to France to take flying lessons. She becomes the first black aviatrix. In order to support herself though, she must do more. And more she does. As a driven, goal oriented woman (she wants to buy her own plane and give lessons to other black people), she starts doing stunt flying and puts on barnstormer shows. Bessie was single minded and works hard to get everything she wants.

The author does a masterful job in telling Bessie's story. The writing was wonderful and drew me into Bessie's story and life from the very first page. I would recommend this book to everyone. It's historical but it's engaging and you will be able to identify with Bessie.

I was given this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.