A Hostage to Fortune Author:Ernest K. Gann No back cover description but reviewer Brian Waters said: "This is, with out a doubt, one of the best non-fiction adventure books ever written. Gann takes the reader with him through his turbulent life. From movie maker to actor to aviator to seaman to author, his life was a constant adventure and he seemed to never age (at 69 he flew the U-2 sp... more »y plane, along with several other high-performance military aircraft). His style is eloquent and keeps the reader enthralled throughout the book. this is an excellent book, regardless of whether you enjoy aviation books."« less