Wright Sister, The

Wright Sister, The
by Richard Maurer

Wright Sister, The
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Author: Richard Maurer
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03-24
ISBN: 0761315462
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

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Book Review: The Wright Sister
Summary: 5 Stars

Katherine was a woman of her times, although she graduated from college, which was rare at that time, and the first in her family to go to college. The book reflected those times. The relationships in the book were sensitively portrayed, and quite accurate. Katherine was an inteligent, warm woman, and was support for her brothers, and was sometimes called the third Wright Brother. She was charming and outgong, which helped the reticent Orville after Wilbur died. Through her eyes, you could find a relationship with her brothers. I recommend the book because it puts a face on the era, the place (Dayton, Ohio and Kittyhawk, NC) and the efforts and success of the brothers Wright.

Summary of Wright Sister, The

Published in time for the 100th anniversary of the first flight, here is the first complete biography of the Wright Brothers' sister. Beloved sibling, confidant, and caregiver, Katharine managed many of her brothers' affairs. Based on a thorough study of her personal papers and the Wright archives, The Wright Sister tells a touching personal story, and casts a uniquely intimate light on the lives of two of the twentieth century's most famous men.

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