Reading Order
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Start with Fear of Flying and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Fear of Flying
Book 1 by Erica Jong • Published 1973
Jong’s breakthrough novel introduces Isadora Wing, a 29 year old poet who flies to a psychoanalysts’ conference in Vienna with her husband and impulsively runs off with another analyst. Her road trip across Europe bec...
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Isadora Wing reading order
Ends with Fear of Dying
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Book 1:Fear of Flying
Erica Jong • 1973
Jong’s breakthrough novel introduces Isadora Wing, a 29 year old poet who flies to a psychoanalysts’ conference in Vienna with her husband and impulsively runs off with another analyst. Her road trip across Europe bec...
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Book 2:How to Save Your Own Life
Erica Jong • 1977
Picking up several years after Fear of Flying, this sequel finds Isadora Wing famous, restless, and trapped in a failing marriage. A trip to California and Hollywood throws her into affairs, gurus, and movie deals as...
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Book 3:Parachutes & Kisses
Erica Jong • 1984
Isadora Wing returns as a divorced writer and single mother trying to balance literary success, an ex husband, a beloved daughter, and an often ridiculous lineup of suitors. The novel pokes fun at baby boomer privileg...
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Book 4:Fear of Dying
Erica Jong • 2015
Sixty year old actress Vanessa Wonderman juggles frail parents, an aging husband, a new grandchild, and her own undimmed hunger for sex and adventure. Her online flirtations collide with illness and loss, forcing her...
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Isadora Wing FAQ
What is the best order to read the Isadora Wing series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Fear of Flying.
How many books are in the Isadora Wing series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Isadora Wing series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Isadora Wing series?
New readers should start with Fear of Flying, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Isadora Wing series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1973 to 2015.