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White Knuckles: Getting Over the Fear of Flying

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What I like about this particular book, and why I re-read it after every horrible new plane crash, is that the author doesn't try to sugarcoat the risks of flying. However, she helps you put the risks in perspective by showing, using facts, figures, common sense and humor (that doesn't insult your intelligence), how the benefits of flying far outweigh the risks. Not only that but she devotes a chapter to what *you* as an individual - and a consumer - can do to improve airline safety - something I hadn't even considered before reading this! If you're scared to fly but HAVE to, I highly recommend this over any of the other "fear of flying" books - if you can get it before your next flight, it'll really help you a lot.

This book is extremely funny (esp. her section of what she thinks is wrong with the plane when she flies vs. what is actually happening). It's easy to really relate to the author because of her friendly, funny, human voice, so when she researches flying and explains why it's NOT something to fear, you really believe her.

Actually a fun read even if you don't mind flying...

This book was excellent and very instrumental in overcoming my fear of flying. It's use of humor throughout the book made it fun to read. It was very informative and gave detailed descriptions of all phases of the flight process. The author's recommended process for preparing yourself mentally before, during, and after a flight was very good. I kept this book opened during my entire first flight, and it helped not only get me through it, but made it an enjoyable experience.

Layne Ridley has got a wonderful sense of humor. A 2 or 3 page dialogue on what goes on in the head of the fearful flyer is just about the funniest thing I've ever read! And quite interesting, since it's exactly the conversation I have in my own head! It did a lot to help me to wake up and shake off this silly fear of flying.

While the fear of flying may be an unrational fear, it is a VALID fear. The authors comedic stories about freak airplane accidents made me feel more nervous about flying! If it can happen to them.... it can happen to me!! I have had success in the past with a fear of flying book, but it was so long ago I don't recall the title. Since the birth of my daughter I found the fear coming back. Unfortunatly this was not the book to help me feel secure 30,000 feet up.

This book really helped me laugh about my anxiety about flying, instead of making me feel ashamed or sheepish. The author was a fearful flyer, too, and she understands why it's so scary, so when she says that flying is safe, I believed her

I have been a fearful flyer for 15+ years. I have read numerous books about this subject. Ms. Ridley's approach at addressing this irrational fear is one of a kind. Her comical approach mixed with the facts made for a clear understanding as to how safe flying really is. In fact after reading this book and boarding that plane it was the first time in my life where I actually was able to stop my obsessive negative thoughts and think about the facts. I have been avoiding planes for years and when I had to fly for my job, I purchased this book. As I was reading this I found myself laughing out loud over and over again. This book is an absolute scream! This woman is hilarious! Ms. Ridley knows what it means to be TERRIFIED to fly! All of her obsessive thoughts were identical to mine. She doesn't surgarcoat the facts but she helps you to look at the facts and realize that flying really isn't as dangerous as you think it is! The data is a bit outdated and the terrorist infomration isn't current because it was written prior to the Sept. 11th attacks. However, there are enough facts which I feel were very useful. I highly recommend this book!

Really good read. I'm on my way to Hawaii in two weeks and with tons less apprehension! Easy to read and simple to understand. A big help! Looking forward to a relaxing flight and trip!

The delivery of the book was also very quick - 3 days. All good.

This book was very helpful to me, it is written from the perspective of someone who has had this phobia and understands how you feel and the thoughts you have when you think about flying. There was a lot of helpful information and it is funny too. There were some exercises from this book that I used to help me manage my fear. I think you need a combination of things to deal with this fear but for me this was one piece of the puzzle. [...].

I am told, time and again how helpful this book is for my patients and I literally ask every patient I work with, that is struggling with a flying phobia, to get this book immediately! Excellent resource!