Diary of a Dysfunctional Flight Attendant: The Queen of Sky Blog (Hardcover)

~ Ellen Simonetti (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Definitely something different, this is claimed as the world's first novel in `blog' format--a web log or online diary maintained in journal style. The author, a twenty-something former flight attendant, gained notoriety in 2004 when she was fired from Delta Air Lines for posting `inappropriate' photos of herself in uniform on her blog. For some time before, she had written candidly--using the name `Queen of Sky'--about the frustrations of her job under such headings of `Where's the Glamour?', `The Trip from Hell', and `The Joys of Commuting'.

Inspired by her blog, the author has crafted a one-year account of the life of the Queen of Sky. As you might expect, the tone is modern, hip, light-hearted, fun-loving, direct, personal--and sometimes rambling. The peccadilloes of passengers, pilots, fellow flight attendants are exposed, along with the trials and tribulations of life on the airways, embracing commuting, bidding systems, the crew base, and selling food on board. Interspersed with these revelations are various experiences, including tidbits of `romance and sleaze' during layovers in South America and Europe.

Although a fictional account, this irreverent and entertaining book realistically and humorously portrays the modern lot of the US-based airline flight attendant. Sit back and enjoy! JW -- Airways Magazine, December, 2006

Product Description

The world's FIRST novel in blog format, this daring and ground-breaking self-published book brings the internet phenomenon of blogging to the traditional publishing world. In the process, a new and exciting genre is born--a genre that allows everyone (even the technologically challenged) to experience the addictive voyeurism of this hip new medium.

The novel is based on author Ellen Simonetti's controversial true story, which made headlines around the world and caused an international debate about the limits of free speech. It follows the online ramblings of "Queen of Sky," the alter ego of Elena Guaio, a fun-loving, light-hearted and slightly dysfunctional flight attendant for "Anonymous International Airlines." Elena's blog quickly becomes her trusted confidant, which she uses as a release and a tool to sort through the numerous ups and downs of her life.

As the months go by, Elena writes more and more candidly about the irritations of her job. She eventually even decides to post pictures of herself on her blog--pictures in her flight attendant uniform. The result of this seemingly innocent act throws her life into complete disarray. And a struggle of David and Goliath proportions ensues.

With entry titles like "Where's the Glamour," "The Trip from Hell," and "The Joys of Commuting," The Queen of Sky Blog is a realistic and humorous portrayal of a twenty-something single flight attendant just trying to find her way in the Technology Age.

The style of the book is in keeping with the feel of Simonetti's original blog: quirky, frank, and un-politically correct.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Blog based Books; 1 edition (September 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977483800
• ISBN-13: 978-0977483808
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #789,999 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars QUITE AN EXPERIENCE!, September 24, 2007

By	Jude Barrilleaux (Shreveport, Louisiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wow! This book is AWESOME! For someone who never reads books, I COULD NOT STOP once I started. I got the book in the mail on a Monday and was finished by Tuesday afternoon. When you are reading this book, you feel like you are right there with her along the way. This Book will literally make you laugh and cry. Ellen Simonetti did a fantastic job telling the reader the true side of being in the airline industry. A+++ JOB!

The book came in at the perfect time. I was having my own problems, but picked this book up, and it literally did help me. It made me realize that I am not the only person on this earth with problems, and she is just an everyday person that has helped so many people by making this book. So please, do yourself a favor and buy this book. I promise you will not be disappointed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ellen flies right into my heart, March 11, 2009

By	J. A. Simmons (Germany) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I <3 "Queen of Sky" as she's more commonly known.

I remember reading this when it was on her blog - and it's was still funny the 2nd time around. ;)

Her trips and escapades are very interesting and I couldn't put the book down after I started reading it! All in all a good read.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read!, November 10, 2006

By	Sheryl A. Sussman (Southern CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It was very interesting getting something of an inside glimpse into the world of flight attendants. As I started getting into the book, I didn't want to put it down. I was dying to know what happened next! The blog format actually makes it an easy read. The author has a talent for injecting the right amount of humor without over doing it. I thoroughly enjoyed the book!