Miles to Go Before I Sleep: A Survivor's Story of Life After a Terrorist Hijacking [Paperback]

Jackie Nink Pflug (Author), Peter J. Kizilos (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2001

... her memoir is an inspirational chronicle of personal tragedy surmounted by raw courage
Publishers Weekly

Jackie Nink Pflug's gripping true story of courage and inspiration, told from a survivor's perspective, with a new preface written by the author. Ms. Pflug, who was shot and thrown onto the tarmac during the hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648, tells her story and the lessons learned as she recuperated from this devastating trauma.

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About the Author

Jackie was born and raised in Pasadena, Texas. She received her Bachelor's degree in Education from Sam Houston State University in 1977 and went on to get her Master's degree in Education Diagnostics at the University of Houston in 1984.Jackie taught regular and special education for seven years in Baytown, Texas. In the fall of 1984, she moved to Stavanger, Norway, where she went to set up the Special Education Department at the Stavanger American School. In 1985 Jackie moved to Cairo, Egypt, where she taught at the Cairo American School. While on a weekend holiday trip, she experienced a terrorist attack on Egypt Air #648. Jackie was shot execution style in the head with a .38 caliber revolver in one of the world's most dramatic and deadly hijackings.As a result of this head injury, Jackie continues to face challenges with emotional, physical, and learning disabilities. She has used her nine years expertise in special education to train and rehabilitate herself.Jackie's current residence is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She speaks to businesses, organizations, and associations on a full-time basis. She also speaks to school districts and colleges on motivational issues as well as educational issues pertinent to teachers and students.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Hazelden (October 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568388373
• ISBN-13: 978-1568388373
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,183,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational -- You will appreciate life more after reading, April 26, 2004

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Karin Quirk "www.Respectfulcooperativedivorce... (Bellevue, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Miles to Go Before I Sleep: A Survivor's Story of Life After a Terrorist Hijacking (Paperback)

I saw Jackie Pflug speak at a luncheon and I knew I had to buy her book. Her speech was the most inspirational I have ever heard and I have been a "junkie" of inspirational speeches. The book did not disappoint.
There is something here for everyone -- a riveting adventure story as she gives a moment by moment account of the hijacking. There is inspiration in her telling of her recovery and the goals she set for herself. Jackie explains her philosophy and spirituality in a way that would be consistent with most any relious belief-- or non belief.
Most of all, you will learn to appreciate every single day. This is not a sappy "survivor" account but a real life experience that happened to change the author's life. This book will give you the courage to face your obstacle's. It is on my gift list for everyone I know.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Miles to go before I sleep, October 26, 2010

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This review is from: Miles to Go Before I Sleep: A Survivor's Story of Life After a Terrorist Hijacking (Paperback)

I saw Jackie at a seminar before her book was even finished or titled. She gave us a hint of what the book was probably going to be named. I wrote that in my PDA so I could watch for it when it came out as I was so captivated by Jackie's amazing story. She is an wonderful speaker as well as writer. Until most of the seminar was over, I had not realized Jackie was as vision impaired as she is. She looked around the room, gestured, and looked into the audience and smiled at us as if she could see us(.Unfortunately,afire alarm inadvertently went off at the convention site where the seminar was being held. Jackie was a real trooper and just followed along with the assistance of a few people). IT was not a surprise that her book was so well written. I already had her story memorized yet when I was reading her book as if I didn't know anything about it, I was pleased to see how well she set the scene for the whole climatic event that took place that day. I guarantee this story will have you sitting on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more, not for the lack of information, because Jackie did an exceptional job in putting this horrifyinh event, along with her most remarkable journey into a book that isn't the size of an encyclopedia. She is a n inspiration that will make you thankful for your life and thankful you haven't had to face anything like this in your life time. I have purchased 8 copies of her books because I have told so many people about her story,that they wantto borrow my book. I won't risk losing my copy, so they each get their own. I would suggest you do the same, befor I buy all of them up.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Powerful Book, September 8, 2010

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Marissa R. Panigrosso - See all my reviews
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This is a terrific story of a frightening experience that Jackie Pflug endured and came out a winner. A must read for everyone.