THE AVIATOR AND THE SHOWMAN Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage that Made an American Icon

Stefanie Powers delivers an exquisite, often thrilling, performance of this deeply researched and unvarnished history of Amelia Earhart. Listeners may be familiar with the basic outlines of Earhart's accomplishments as a pilot. This new audiobook provides a detailed picture of how Earhart, a social worker in the 1920s, became a skilled aviator. George Putnam, well known for capturing the public's attention with sensational book titles, connected with Earhart's appealing persona, bringing her into the public eye as she began to set aviation records. Their ensuing courtship and marriage was complicated, messy, and fascinating. Powers's voice is imbued with a skilled theatrical flair. She conveys the details of Earhart's flights--from her incredible triumphs to her eventual tragic disappearance. S.P.C. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2025]