Fear of Flying (novel) Fear of Flying (novel) Fear of Flying is a 1973 novel by Erica Jong which became famously controversial for its portrayal of female sexuality and figured in the development of second-wave feminism. The novel is written in the first person: narrated by its protagonist, Isadora Zelda White Stollerman Wing, a 29-year-old poet who has published two books of poetry. On a trip to Vienna with her second husband, Isadora decides to indulge her sexual fantasies with another man. Its tone may be considered conversational or informal. The story's American narrator is struggling to find her place in the world of
Fear of Flying (album) critics citing the album's "tepid material." Nevertheless, "Fear of Flying" debuted at number 15 on the "Billboard" 200, selling 72,000 copies in its first week. While "Fear of Flying" was a slow burner on the charts, it eventually was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA). The album's lead single, "The Best of Me" (featuring Jadakiss), peaked at number 50 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. The second single, "Case of the Ex", reached number two on the "Billboard" Hot 100, while