In the heart of Africa, under the vast, boundless skies, Beryl Markham's life unfolds with the kind of adventure and spirit that legends are made of. "West with the Night" is not merely a memoir; it's a breathtaking journey through the wilds of Kenya in the early 20th century, seen through the eyes of a woman whose courage and achievements would etch her name in history. Growing up in British East Africa, Markham's unconventional upbringing laid the foundation for her extraordinary path as a pioneering racehorse trainer and an intrepid bush pilot, navigating the uncharted territories of the air and the soul. With prose as mesmerizing and clear as the African horizons, Markham recounts her audacious solo flight across the Atlantic from east to west, a feat that would crown her the first woman to achieve such a daring undertaking. "West with the Night" transcends the memoir genre, offering a vivid portrait of a time and place long gone, and of a woman whose passion and determination defy the limitations of her era. It is a story of adventure, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit, celebrated as one of the greatest adventure books by National Geographic Adventure. Markham's narrative is a timeless testament to the dreams that drive us and the vast, unexplored frontiers that lie within reach, if only we dare to chase them.