Incredible true stories of the women who dared to fly, fighting for a spot in history.
Inspired by true events, Crossing the Horizon is the heartbreaking and lovely story of women fighting for a spot in history against tremendous odds. In the 1920s, before Amelia Earhart made history with her solo flight, each of these women wanted to be first.
Elsie was the fierce daughter of an English peer who was sucked out of a plane during a loop maneuver and managed to hold on to a wire until the pilot could land. Mabel was the beautiful cigar girl who married into wealth, determined to be first. Ruth was the epitome of the new American girl – brave, cheerful and feminine – saving her beauty pageant earnings to learn flying.
Despite a few bits being dry, the stories captured me and I soon fell in love with Ruth and Elsie. Frances Grayson wasn’t one of the main characters but her exploits were included. I found Mabel to be spoiled and whiny, but I cried as I read about Ruth and Elsie’s daring flights. Inspiring and delightful!
Faith Allington 
I love stories like these! It is always inspiring to remember just how much women had to struggle to prove themselves a century ago.
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Yes, I completely agree! It is amazing how many women were struggling, I always imagined it was just one or two.
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Thank you. 🙂
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I’m a huge fan of Notaro and although this is a departure from her quirky essays, I think it might be her best work yet. I was throughly captivated by these women and their fearlessness.
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Yes I totally agree – I love how real these women feel and how amazing they were.
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