Fleeting Moments

Step aboard a timeless journey across continents and decades in Michelle da Silva Richmond's captivating memoir, Fleeting Moments.
Travel back to the Golden Age of air travel with Fleeting Moments, a compelling memoir from Michelle da Silva Richmond. Experience the world through the eyes of a Pan Am stewardess during the thrilling launch of the Boeing 747, as this iconic aircraft transformed the way we explored our planet.
Follow Richmond's global adventures, taking you from the sultry beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the bustling bazaars of Tehran, the enigmatic pyramids of Egypt, the timeless castles of Europe-and beyond.
Engage in riveting encounters with world-renowned celebrities and absorb the suspense of mid-air dramas. Immerse yourself in her captivating love affairs with two men on different continents, relationships that seem to have come from another lifetime.
Yet, life is not all glamour and romance. The memoir grapples with the challenging decisions she had to make and the turmoil of the subsequent decades. As time goes by, the nostalgia of Rome, a city that has been etched deeply into her heart, haunts her, leading her to discover that her Roman saga is far from over.
Drawing from her diverse life experiences, from her international upbringing to her award-winning career in travel journalism, she masterfully weaves a narrative filled with excitement, passion, and a hint of wistfulness. Fleeting Moments is an adventurous, romantic, and nostalgic journey that celebrates the mystique of travel and the poignancy of life's ephemeral nature.
Venture into this enchanting memoir and let Fleeting Moments transport you across continents, through time, and into the heart of a woman who dared to live a life filled with extraordinary moments.