{"product_id":"flying-with-felix-9798822973176","title":"Flying with Felix","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Andrew Bass\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Palmetto Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Palmetto Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical - 20th Century - World War II \u0026amp; Holocaust\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this debut historical fiction novel centered on a young pilot in WWII, readers will get an up-close and authentic narrative of the excitement, horror, and sacrifice war brings to soldiers and their families. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Felix Ernest Scott, a real American P-51 fighter pilot who died while serving his country during World War II. Starting with his childhood, readers will fall in love with the story of a little Texas farm boy and how his dream of flying was finally realized. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Felix dropped out of the Agricultural \u0026amp; Mechanical College of Texas, leaving San Saba County's safety to learn how to become a pilot, protect his family, and serve his country. Fly along with Felix as he begins training as a \"dodo\" until he completes his replacement pilot training more than a year later. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike other historical fiction, Felix's life (and death) were based on a true story. The author is a descendant of him and the Scott family, who have chosen not to share Felix's narrative until now due to the overwhelming sadness of losing their only son and a brother to his three wonderful sisters. However, as Felix's great-nephew, author Andrew Bass felt Felix's spirit reach out so that he could unpack the stashed-away memories from yesteryear to learn more about an uncle who had long been dead but never forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlying with Felix\u003c\/em\u003e's chapters are filled with unrealized hopes and dreams, lost loves, sacrifice, and heartbreak. It is a story for any reader interested in history, family, war, or the promise of fulfilling your purpose. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmetto Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45415274446999,"sku":"9798822973176","price":2539.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798822973176.webp?v=1768586969","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/flying-with-felix-9798822973176","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}