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.
My Review
Written in 1955, this book is something of a unique book for its time. Lindbergh talks about different stages of life for a woman of her stature in her time of 1955 and even though it can’t be entirely applicable with such a niche life as hers, there were small snippets that could be. Those snippets were surreal with such time between her life and my own. Sometimes things really don’t change or you can still connect with people despite differences of generations and classes. Even if I found nothing to connect with though it’s still a fascinating read as a book pushing boundaries for its time by a woman author.
I was excited to receive this from the publisher after requesting it, in its 70th anniversary edition. I think I made the right call in requesting this one (so keep in mind this is a gifted copy but my review isn’t affected by that).
Lindbergh talks about how our various stages of life, relating them to different shells on the beach while also reminiscing upon her own time on the beach and how its made it’s mark on her and her lifestyle.
This isn’t a long book, but a short memoir about life, shells and the sea. I recommend for nothing but curiosity, but you might be able to find a small connection if you are a person who relates to being a parent who juggles life and being a partner and raising a family.
3.75/5 Cups of coffee from me! Thanks so much Pantheon for this copy to read and review.
The Caffeinated Reader 
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