West with the Night

Ranked #4 in Aviation, Ranked #22 in Africasee more rankings.

West with the Night is the story of Beryl Markham--aviator, racehorse trainer, beauty--and her life in the Kenya of the 1920s and '30s. less

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David Maraniss She’s always been attracted to flying and space, she grew up near O’Hare Airport. (Source)

Cal Fussman "I [note: Tim Ferriss] asked Cal, "If you were a billionaire and could give 2 to 3 books to every graduating high school senior in the country this year, what would they be?" His answer (updated since the podcast) is: "For everyone: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. For females: West with the Night by Beryl Markham. For males: The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe. That's a good start for a journey". (Source)


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