Thomas Kessner, “The Flight of the Century: Charles Lindbergh & the Rise of American Aviation”

5 page essay on this book. Thomas Kessner in his book The Flight of the Century seeks to answer a key question about Charles Lindbergh: "What was it about this event and this man that so captured the imagination of the world and accounts for his enduring fame?" (xvi)  Kessner explores the life and exploits of Lindbergh in an effort to answer his question, uncovering a multitude of factors to explain the aviator's celebrity.  For this paper, you need to provide your own take on Kessner's question, using the book to support your answer to this question:  What was the primary reason for Lindbergh's sustained popularity?