"An evocative, heartfelt rendering of the American home front in 1943, and the coming-of-age of a wife and husband at a time when young people unquestioningly took on expected adult roles, only later to struggle with issues of identity and individual desire. "Flying Out of Brooklyn" reminds us that simpler times were not necessarily easier times." -Janet Fitch, author of "White Oleander" and "Paint It Black" ""Flying Out of Brooklyn" shines a light on the often neglected home front during World War II. It is spare, fast-paced, and illuminating." -Denise Nicholas, author of the award-winning...