A Theory of Flight : Recollections

by Andrew X. Pham

A collection of essays by an awarding-winning memoirist, meditating upon identity, dreams, travel, life, love, heartbreaks, and redemption.

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Hammock Navigator, Wine Taster, Lord of the Desk and the Writer's Block, Keyboard Slayer and Protector of the Realm
Detailed Bio: https://www.andrewxpham.com/

Reviews

[Rowena · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a fan of Pham's other works and an admirer of his life philosophies. I was really excited to read this book to learn more about his experiences. It reads like a collection of short vignettes, capturing small yet detailed glimpses into his past. Yes, there are a few passages that seem quite romanticized and sentimental (this may bother some people), but the style is quite consistent, which to me suggests a genuine effort to paint life as he sees it, through writing. I happen to really appreciate the result.

As someone who also studied Aerospace Engineering and decided to leave the industry for other aspirations, the third story titled "That Other Life" particularly resonated with me.

[Daniel Chaikin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pham claims this is his best book yet. I haven't read his other books, but they get great reviews. This was thin. It reads like a series of diary entries that maybe should not have been published, or maybe would have worked as a decent blog posts. It covers Pham's his time in avoiding work, flying a trike, and pondering over his many failed relationships as a young adult.