Loss of Eden

Joyce Milton’s dual biography of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh explores the complexities of their lives as a couple enduring the trauma of their son's kidnapping and murder, an event that captured national attention. The narrative delves into their careers and the scrutiny they faced amid their involvement in the America First movement during World War II. With new insights into both the infamous kidnapper Bruno Hauptmann and the Lindberghs’ personal challenges, Milton presents a well-researched portrayal that reshapes our understanding of their remarkable yet tumultuous lives.