Is there any family member of friend who helped shape this person's life?
Although nobody directly influenced Amelia Earhart's life, her parents' irresponsible way of wasting money most likely too its toll on the young Earhart, especially since their constant traveling prevented Amelia from forming many lasting friendships. As Louise Thaden, a close friend of Amelia, would later write, "Amelia, I think, has never been really close to anyone. It has always been difficult for her to break down the barriers of reticence and reserve." Though Amelia was a loving and dutiful daughter, she grew increasingly independent and private, shielding herself and hiding any unhappiness with a humorous quip.
However, Amelia was once mentored by and experienced female pilot named Neta Snook, whom Amelia would later criticize for the lack of actual training and experience Snook gave her.
However, Amelia was once mentored by and experienced female pilot named Neta Snook, whom Amelia would later criticize for the lack of actual training and experience Snook gave her.