Fear of Flying marks its fortieth anniversary this year. The book’s portrayal of feminine sexuality is recognized as a key part of second wave feminism. Writer Natasha Vargas Cooper tells of her connection to the classic novel.
Fear of Flying Anniversary
Kelly Opdycke
Kelly Opdycke is a Rumpus intern and an optimist with realist tendencies. She spent her summer at 826LA, where she helped English-Language Learners master homophones in the Amazon, take notes while exploring the Endeavour space shuttle, and write resumes that explain their exceptional hide-and-seek skills. Before this, she received her master’s degree from CSULA. She will be applying to doctoral programs this fall.