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How far would you go to discover what matters most?
John Freeman thinks he's happy. Young and ambitious, he's on the verge of achieving everything he wants. But John's world goes into a tailspin when a stranger on a flight shares a near-death experience with a shocking twist.
Stunned and confused, John begins a quest to discover what lifts him and soon finds himself the student of a mysterious flight instructor whose initial lessons have nothing to do with flying planes. Over a remarkable summer, as John struggles to unravel the secrets behind the instructor and a mystical airfield stuck in time, he becomes torn between his professional ambitions and the lure of a simpler life. But to earn his wings and soar, John must face the ultimate test of discovering his true self and what matters most.
"At home in the compelling realms of The Alchemist and Field of Dreams, Laney's Flying Colors is richly told and impossibly vibrant. The story will stay with you long after the final page is turned." -John Hart - Six-time New York Times bestselling author and winner of two Edgar Awards for Best Novels.
Lyrical, cinematic, and unforgettable, Flying Colors mixes magic and wonder with insight and wisdom to offer a new perspective on life. You'll want to share this beautiful book with like-minded friends, but keep a copy for yourself to reread anytime you need a lift in this chaotic world. Perfect for those who want to find the everyday magic in life, Flying Colors is a timely reminder that it's never too late to become the person you want to be.