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688 pages, Paperback
First published September 21, 1998
Lindbergh praised the doctors for having done “a magnificent job,” but he realized they were fighting a losing battle. He did not want to chance “another 36 hours,” which might bring enough deterioration to prevent his going [to Hawaii] at all. The doctor accused the patient of turning his back on medical science. Lindbergh replied that science had done all it could, that the problem was no longer medical but philosophical..
“There is something in the directness – simplicity – innocence of that boy arriving after that terrific flight – completely unaware of the world interest – the wild crowds below. The rush of the crowds to the plane is symbolic of life rushing at him – a new life – new responsibilities – he was completely unaware of & unprepared for. I feel for him – mingled excitement & apprehension – a little what one feels when a child is born & you look at his fresh untouched...little face & know that he will meet joy – but sorrow too – struggle – pain – frustration.”