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Flying High: Diary of a Flight Attendant

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Flying high was a great read! Rubys really outdone herself with an engaging and well-developed cast of characters, lots of action and suspense. This is one of my favorites of hers that I've read so far. It's definitely worth the read!

- M Anthony Cordova Tn.

Ruby Jeans Jackson tells a fascinating story in FLYING HIGH. After graduating from college, Amanda applied to and was hired by Elite World Airlines. Being a stewardess was the most glamorous job Amanda could imagine having. The training was stringent and exacting and some women never made it. Those who did were stationed with a monster of a boss who watched their every move. In spite of it all, the girls managed to have a lot of fun although some of it was pretty scary. Several of the beautiful young women hooked up with thugs who turned them into prostitutes on their runs to Los Angeles or Las Vegas. Sometimes they ran into trouble but the camaraderie and the companionship of the other flight attendants usually saved them from complete disasters. Some had affairs with pilots making it seem like one big orgy.

Finally, a married Amada, who now has two children, is scheduled for a flight to Rio de Janeiro. But they never make it; the pilot gets a message a terrorist wanted to blow up the plane and was forced to land in Jacksonville, Florida. Unfortunately, the plane explodes and Amanda and the rest of the attendants must prepare for whatever emergency presents itself. This is when we learn of Amanda's life as a flight attendant. Strapped into her jump seat, she reminisces about her long career in the flying business.

Ruby Jeans Jackson, a flight attendant herself, tells a fantastic story about the men and women we so frequently depend on as we travel from place to place. The characters are well developed and you find yourself loving and hating right along with Amanda. It is very realistic and totally believable.

Reviewed by Alice Holman
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I truly enjoyed the book Flying High by Ruby Jeans Jackson. If you ever wanted to know how a flight attendant lives on a daily basis and how they spend their free time when they aren't flying high then this is the book for you. Jackson does an excellent job of depicting the life of a flight attendant that keeps the reader interested from cover to cover. What is great about this diary of a flight attendant is that Jackson really makes you feel close to people who are in this diary and you feel as if you know them yourself. In no way was the book drawn out and cluttered with unnecessary information that will bore the reader. If you are looking for a book that is enjoyable, full of excitement, and entertaining then Flying High by Ruby Jeans Jackson is the right choice for you!

Normally, this would not be a book I would pay much attention to, but through the recommendation of a friend I tried it out and found that I could not put it down. The story was exceptional with enough drama and suspense to keep you craving more.

This is a great read! Full of drama, sex, love & disappointment, it is a true tail of Flight Attendants life! And def. keeps you wanting more!

Have you ever wondered what flight attendants do on those 18-24 hour layovers? Have you ever wondered what's going on behind the scenes when certain female flight attendants act "super nice" to certain male customers in first class? Well this is the book for you. Its easy reading, enjoyable, and a page-turner from start to finish!! I made me laugh; cry... well lets just say it touches all emotions. To make a long story short, I highly recommend this book to anyone who has the time and the zeal for an enjoyable experience.

Jarryd Jackson, Tallahassee, Fl.