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The Skies Belong To Us: Love And Terror In The Golden Age Of Hijacking (Ala Notable Books For Adults)
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In An America Torn Apart By The Vietnam War And The Demise Of Sixties Idealism, Airplane Hijackings Were Astonishingly Routine. Over A Fiveyear Period Starting In 1968, The Desperate And Disillusioned Seized Commercial Jets Nearly Once A Week, Using Guns, Bombs, And Jars Of Acid. Some Hijackers Wished To Escape To Foreign Lands, Where They Imagined Being Hailed As Heroes; Others Aimed To Swap Hostages For Sacks Of Cash. Their Criminal Exploits Mesmerized The Country, Never More So Than When The Young Lovers At The Heart Of Brendan I. Koerners The Skies Belong To Us Pulled Off The Longestdistance Hijacking In American History.A Shattered Army Veteran And A Mischievous Party Girl, Roger Holder And Cathy Kerkow Commandeered Western Airlines Flight 701 As A Vague Protest Against The War. Through A Combination Of Savvy And Dumb Luck, The Couple Managed To Flee Across An Ocean With A Halfmillion Dollars In Ransom, A Feat That Made Them Notorious Around The Globe. Koerner Spent Four Years Chronicling This Madcap Tale, Which Involves A Cast Of Characters Ranging From Exiled Black Panthers To African Despots To French Movie Stars. He Combed Through Over 4,000 Declassified Documents And Interviewed Scores Of Key Figures In The Dramaincluding One Of The Hijackers, Whom Koerner Discovered Living In Total Obscurity. Yet The Skies Belong To Us Is More Than Just An Enthralling Yarn About A Spectacular Heist And Its Bittersweet, Decadeslong Aftermath. It Is Also A Psychological Portrait Of America At Its Most Turbulent, And A Testament To The Madness That Can Grip A Nation When Politics Fail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Skies Belong to Us'? A: The main theme of 'The Skies Belong to Us' is the exploration of love and terror during the era of airplane hijackings in the United States, particularly how these events reflected the societal turmoil of the Vietnam War and the loss of idealism in the 1960s.
- Q: Who are the primary characters in the book? A: The primary characters in the book are Roger Holder, a shattered Army veteran, and Cathy Kerkow, a mischievous party girl, who together orchestrate the longest-distance hijacking in American history.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: The author, Brendan I. Koerner, conducted extensive research, combing through over 4,000 declassified documents and interviewing numerous key figures involved in the hijacking events, including one of the hijackers.
- Q: Is 'The Skies Belong to Us' a fiction or non-fiction book? A: This book is a non-fiction account that chronicles real events and people involved in the hijackings during the 1960s and 1970s.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which is known for its durability and quality.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Skies Belong to Us' contain? A: The book contains 318 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Skies Belong to Us' published? A: The book was published on June 18, 2013.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition, indicating it is in pristine condition with no defects.
- Q: What notable awards or recognitions has the book received? A: The book is recognized as an ALA Notable Book for Adults, highlighting its literary significance.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the hijacking incident discussed in the book? A: The book details the hijacking of Western Airlines Flight 701, where the couple managed to escape with a ransom of half a million dollars, showcasing the chaotic atmosphere of the time and the impact of their actions on American society.