A hostage to fortune

Ernest K. Gann, known for his adventurous tales, shares his own life story, from his early days in a silent-film factory to his experiences as an airline pilot and a successful author in Hollywood. He recounts his global travels, his relationships with his ambitious father and his first wife, and his encounters with aviation pioneers and film stars. This memoir offers an honest look at a life filled with adventure, heartbreak, and the pursuit of passion in the air and on the page.