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How to Fly: Life Lessons from a Professional Skydiver Paperback – January 27, 2019

by Melanie Curtis (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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Melanie Curtis has been skydiving for 23 years, professionally for much of that. She has traveled around the world coaching, competing, leading World Records, connecting and inspiring as a leader and influencer in the sport of skydiving. She also has over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur, life coach and speaker helping people overcome fear and employ courage in skydiving, business, life and self.
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  1. Print length
    650 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    January 27, 2019
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 1.47 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0998851035
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0998851037
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ How to Fly, Inc. (January 27, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 650 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0998851035
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0998851037
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.47 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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The Author is as genuine as a human can get! She views life with the heart of an Eternal Optimist and encourages others to have the same view. Her stories of adventure, hilarity and tragedy hit home with this skydiver. Melanie Curtis is a friend and mentor. I am forever grateful for her encouragement and honesty. The sport of Skydiving is not for the faint of heart; it is for those who pursue life's opportunities with gusto! The book is a great read and I highly recommend giving it your full attention. As Mel would say, "WORD!" Blue Skies always, Tanya Porter ~:0)
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Tanya Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars "WORD!"
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
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The Author is as genuine as a human can get! She views life with the heart of an Eternal Optimist and encourages others to have the same view. Her stories of adventure, hilarity and tragedy hit home with this skydiver. Melanie Curtis is a friend and mentor. I am forever grateful for her encouragement and honesty. The sport of Skydiving is not for the faint of heart; it is for those who pursue life's opportunities with gusto! The book is a great read and I highly recommend giving it your full attention. As Mel would say, "WORD!" Blue Skies always, Tanya Porter ~:0)
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Tanya Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars "WORD!"
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
The Author is as genuine as a human can get! She views life with the heart of an Eternal Optimist and encourages others to have the same view. Her stories of adventure, hilarity and tragedy hit home with this skydiver. Melanie Curtis is a friend and mentor. I am forever grateful for her encouragement and honesty. The sport of Skydiving is not for the faint of heart; it is for those who pursue life's opportunities with gusto! The book is a great read and I highly recommend giving it your full attention. As Mel would say, "WORD!" Blue Skies always, Tanya Porter ~:0)
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Jeremy
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing human telling stories of awesomeness
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022
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Mel does a wonderful job shaping stories of advice and humor to people who wouldn’t even consider jumping out of a plane. She’s down to earth, honest, and thoughtful.
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Aaron K. Adkins
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
I wanted to read a book on skydiving. Instead, the book is mostly life lessons and advice from a personal coach that was once a full time skydiver. Definitely some good content but not what I was wanting or expecting.
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Brandi Mora
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and poignant
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021
She always infuses wisdom with humor and grace! Love her life lessons and spirit!

Update: I came back to not only the print version of this book, but have listened to the Audible version as well.

So many of her stories are relatable because I'm a skydiver and familiar with the people and places she mentions, but SO much of what she says is applicable outside of the skydiving world. I love her passion for humor. Her passion for helping others live their most authentic lives. And what I love the most is her willingness to be vulnerable in an effort to encourage others.

I stopped skydiving for a couple years as well. There was so much insecurity, loss of happiness, loss of purpose and direction, any life just weighing heavily on my shoulders. I wasn't quite sure I wanted to keep going. I listened to Mel's book, and not only did I find laughter again, but I was reminded of how much I missed the sky and got myself back up there. Most importantly, I was reminded I am never alone even when the world makes me feel otherwise.

Thank you for your beautiful soul, Melsinore. ❤
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Irina Leoni
5.0 out of 5 stars Every chapter is a life lesson that hits home with a cool story-glimpse into the skydiving world
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021
I have the paper copy and the audiobook. I would flip into a random place in the paper book and read the chapter/article to get a lesson that "I need to hear the most right now". And I binge-listened to the audible version - I just love how cool Mel sounds, and how grounded, and human, and funny. This is a great book and not only for skydivers, anyone who's set a goal in live and is chasing it battling doubt, fears and other personal obstacles we think up for ourselves. Mel is a very good life coach, who is incredibly transparent about her own experience and her stories will carry you through - keeping you mesmerized and wanting more. Highly recommended!
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Jason Moledzki
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
Melanie is simply a fantastic human and her book is an excellent read. It’s great to have people like her making it OK for people like us to be ourselves. I’m so grateful for Melanie and everything that she does for our community. Thank you Mel!
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Melissa J Zender
5.0 out of 5 stars Melanie Curtis is a rockstar!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
Boom!! Finally ordered my copy of Melanie Curtis’ new book! Can’t wait to read it! She is one of the most positive and inspirational people I know! Not only has she helped me tremendously through her life coaching (melaniecurtis.com) for my professional and personal life, she is also a dear friend that I am proud to know! Do yourself a favor and buy her books and hire her as a life coach!
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Annette Diaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Her books are interesting and filled with lots of wisdom, love, courage and hilarity.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
Every book she puts out is amazing and filled with so much wisdom and knowledge!
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