James R. Hansen, former NASA historian and author, will speak about his book "Solo and Together: Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, An Enigmatic Life and Marriage" on November 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Library, located at 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.
The discussion is part of the Westfall Politics and History Series and is presented in partnership with the Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation and the Missouri Historical Society.
Press Release: St. Louis County Library
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Aviation Historian James Hansen on the Legacy of Charles & Anne Morrow Lindbergh
November 4, 2026
St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Westfall Politics and History Series presents former NASA historian and author James R. Hansen for a discussion and signing of “Solo and Together: Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, An Enigmatic Life and Marriage.”
The event will take place on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.
The event is presented in partnership with the Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation and the Missouri Historical Society. Books will be available for purchase and signing from Left Bank Books.
In “Solo and Together,” New York Times bestselling author and historian James Hansen uncovers the intricate tapestries of two of the 20th century's most iconic personalities, revealing insights that change what we thought we knew about America's pioneering aviator and his accomplished writer-wife.
Through groundbreaking archival research and intimate interviews with family members, Hansen navigates the triumphs and tragedies that defined the Lindberghs' shared journey, from Charles’s historic transatlantic flight to their family's darkest chapter: the infamous kidnapping and murder of their first child. The narrative delves into Charles's divisive isolationist stances during the years leading up to World War II and shares revelations of Charles's secret life, including his relationships with three European women and the seven children he fathered. Alongside this, Hansen casts light on Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s own private struggles and secret desires, offering a fresh perspective on her literary achievements and personal sacrifices.
Hansen delivers a deeply human portrait of the Lindberghs, one that challenges assumptions while respecting the indelible mark they left on history. A must-read for anyone captivated by the lives of those who dare to soar beyond boundaries, “Solo and Together” promises to enthrall and educate, providing a definitive account of love, ambition, betrayal, and resilience.
JAMES R. HANSEN is professor emeritus of history at Auburn University and a former NASA historian. Author of 15 books on air, space, and exploration, his book “First Man” (the authorized Neil Armstrong biography) was a two-time New York Times bestseller, translated into 24 languages, and adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. NASA nominated “Spaceflight Revolution” for a Pulitzer.
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