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Perfect Title! By Debra Knepper on March 27, 2010 Perfect Paperback Katy Rovetto's book, of her life with the "Flying Professor" Dave Rahm, is a delightful journey into the more spectacular chapters of Dr. Rahm's life; I was blessed to have known the man himself when I was a teenager, learning from him the art as well as the science of flight in a small Pacific Northwest town. He always seemed "bigger than life" to me, and Katy's memoir reminded me so well of that aspect of Dave--it seems to have been her experience, too! But with her deeper and more intimate relationship came an understanding of the deeper man: a man of deep commitment, passion and joy. She shares this so openly and generously in the book, illustrating the genesis of their friendship, and then their love--of flying, and of each other.
I loved being able to learn more about Dave's journey with the Royal Jordanian Falcons competitive aerobatic team--how the King of Jordan, after watching Dave perform his spectacular airshow routine, personally requested Dave come to Jordan to train the pilots, and then all the wrinkles and hiccups that attended that massive undertaking. The thing that truly shines through, however, is the tremendous gift that Katy considered the entire experience--even with the dreadful tragedy that occured.
Her narrative style is so rich and honest, so filled with love and hope, that one cannot help but feel those things while reading. It warms my heart greatly to know she has today a full and happy life, in spite of the tragedies she has endured, and that her faith remains steadfastly intact.
For anyone wishing to read about love stories, the beauty of faith and fate, and adventures in exotic foreign lands, this is definitely a book to dive into. A marvelous read, and a generous gift from Katy!
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Interesting story ... I lived near and went to high school with Katy so it was really interesting to read about her life after that. I was alerted to the book by a friend that still lives in Anacortes when Katy returned for a class reunion. I read the book and sent it on to others who had known her back then.
Perfect Title! By Debra Knepper on March 27, 2010 Perfect Paperback Katy Rovetto's book, of her life with the "Flying Professor" Dave Rahm, is a delightful journey into the more spectacular chapters of Dr. Rahm's life; I was blessed to have known the man himself when I was a teenager, learning from him the art as well as the science of flight in a small Pacific Northwest town. He always seemed "bigger than life" to me, and Katy's memoir reminded me so well of that aspect of Dave--it seems to have been her experience, too! But with her deeper and more intimate relationship came an understanding of the deeper man: a man of deep commitment, passion and joy. She shares this so openly and generously in the book, illustrating the genesis of their friendship, and then their love--of flying, and of each other.
I loved being able to learn more about Dave's journey with the Royal Jordanian Falcons competitive aerobatic team--how the King of Jordan, after watching Dave perform his spectacular airshow routine, personally requested Dave come to Jordan to train the pilots, and then all the wrinkles and hiccups that attended that massive undertaking. The thing that truly shines through, however, is the tremendous gift that Katy considered the entire experience--even with the dreadful tragedy that occured.
Her narrative style is so rich and honest, so filled with love and hope, that one cannot help but feel those things while reading. It warms my heart greatly to know she has today a full and happy life, in spite of the tragedies she has endured, and that her faith remains steadfastly intact.
For anyone wishing to read about love stories, the beauty of faith and fate, and adventures in exotic foreign lands, this is definitely a book to dive into. A marvelous read, and a generous gift from Katy!
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Interesting story ... I lived near and went to high school with Katy so it was really interesting to read about her life after that. I was alerted to the book by a friend that still lives in Anacortes when Katy returned for a class reunion. I read the book and sent it on to others who had known her back then.