East to the Dawn: The Life of Amelia Earhart - Susan Butler

Based on 10 years of research, East to the Dawn provides a richly textured portrait of Amelia Earhart. It's the perfect complement to the October 2009 movie release Amelia, starring Hillary Swank, Richard Gere, and Ewan McGregor. b&w photo insert. Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) captured the hearts of America after becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic in 1928. Nine years later, her disappearance on an around-the-world flight brought her extraordinary life to an abrupt and mysterious end.