I bought this on a whim for my kindle. At first I thought it was good but I wasn't hooked as I had read other similar accounts of flying DC-2's and -3's but before long this book turned into something special. Having flown in and out of the same airports Capt. Buck writes about and being able to relate to his experiences brings upon a whole new appreciation for the aviators of yesterday. One page made me yearn for the "good old days" while the next page makes me happy that my airplane can fly above most weather and that I don't have to put a raincoat on my lap to stay dry while flying through rain.This really is a magical book, especially if the reader has any background or experience in aviation.