Because I Fly: A Collection of Aviation Poetry

By Helmut H. Reda

Book Overview

Aiming to consolidate the best in aviation poetry and inspirational verse, this collection of 170 poems covers the period between 1869 and 2001. Serving as an introduction to the experience of flight,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 007138085X
• ISBN13: 9780071380850
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

This is how it feels, your thoughts as print.

Everyone who has experienced flight (and those who long to) can relate to the sheer emotion that it evokes, sometimes from deep within ones soul, often pleasant, sometimes not. As you are experiencing the sensations you may frequently be too caught up in the moment to express yourself with words, well, here they are. Yes they are others experiences, but you will find very many which match yours close enough to be called your own. Flight as many other "Romantic" adventures has it's way of engraving itself on your heart. These are exceptional expressions of a wide variety of flight forms, there's something here for everyone. A must for the enthusiasts bookshelves.

Must Read for Aviator Families

At the end of a Naval Aviator-Commercial Pilot career, I wish I had this volume for my family (and myself) during all those years. It puts into lyrical words the thoughts and feelings of "being a bird" and why I am what I am. A good read and a bedside book. We owe Reda one at the bar.

For the poet in all of us that love aviation

An excellent collection of aviation poetry that contains something for everyone. I recommend keeping the book bedside for some enjoyable light reading every night. The variety and notoriety of the authors is impressive.

An awesome anthology

Col Reda has done a truly impressive job in colecting and selecting poems for this marvelous anthology. All the classics are included but it the quality of the lesser known poems that sets this book apart. A must have book for every pilot, and for those who love them.

The definitive collection of aviation poetry

A wonderful gift, a book to dip into and read a little, for years to come. Covering the complete range of pilots and flying, this is the definitive collection of aviation poetry. What makes it great is the time and thought that has gone into the selection and arrangement. The poems are divided into subject areas, there are short biographies, sources, full listing of older anthologies. If you wanted to do this idea just right, and spent years doing it, you could not best this book.