
White Bird Flying is a novel by Bess Streeter Aldrich, first published in 1931. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her love for her family and her desire to pursue her own dreams. Mary is a young woman living in a small Nebraska town in the early 1900s. She is the daughter of a successful farmer and is expected to marry and settle down. But Mary has other dreams. She wants to go to college and become a teacher. Mary's family is supportive of her dreams, but they are also concerned about her future. They worry that she will be unable to find a suitable husband if she goes away to college. Mary is determined to pursue her dreams, but she is also torn between her love for her family and her desire to follow her own path. The novel follows Mary as she navigates the difficult choices she must make. Along the way, she learns about love, friendship, and the importance of following her own dreams.
By Bess Streeter Aldrich · First published 1931 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Realistic Fiction · 33 chapters