?Wind, Sand and Stars? is a lyrical memoir by French aviator and author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, blending adventure, reflection, and philosophical insight. Drawing from his experiences as a pioneering pilot in the early days of aviation, Saint-Exupéry recounts dramatic flights across deserts, mountains, and open skies. Through tales of survival, solitude, and human connection, he explores the beauty and danger of flight - and the deeper meaning of life, courage, and humanity. It's a poetic tribute to the spirit of exploration and the resilience of the human soul. AUTHOR: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the "Winged Poet," was born in Lyon, France, in 1900. A pilot at twenty-six, he was a pioneer of commercial aviation and flew in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. His writings include The Little Prince, Wind, Sand and Stars, Night Flight, Southern Mail, and Airman's Odyssey. In 1944, while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron, he disappeared over the Mediterranean.