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Summary: Finally someone tells the truth. I've been there too!
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From reading some of the (negative) reviews of this book, you get an idea of the kind of prejudice someone like the author faces. I have faced a similar experience in the airline industry, and I am glad to read of another flight attendant's struggles against the same problems that I am currently facing in battling my company. I've been a flight attendant with my current airlines for 15 years. I was physically assaulted by a homophobic pilot, and have since been diagnosed both with lifelong physical injuries and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). It's been a 3-year battle for me, and it's not over yet. The company I work for has treated me worse than I ever would have imagined possible. They have lied to insurance companies and threatened me with termination for having reported my assault to the police and federal authorities. I am currently writing my own book about my ordeal, and hopefully you will be able to find it for sale here on Amazon, or in the "northwest" corner of your local bookstore. The truth needs to come out about how airlines treat injured employees. We are human beings, not pieces of human garbage.
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Summary: Amazing facts to know about flying. Highly interesting!
Review: Everyone who flies or has family or friends who do, must read this book! It reveals many health and safety problems that the Airline Industry wants to keep hidden and that people need to know in order to protect their health. Instead of the "picture perfect, caring and concerned" airline we see in all advertising, this books shows an inhumane side of an airline that not only abandons the person injured in flight, but tries very hard to break her spirit. Ms. Andersen's story is a fascinating tale of courage and perseverance written with a lot of hope, caring, scientific research and flowing humour. Brilliant!
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Summary: Finally someone tells the truth. I've been there too!
Review: Except if purchased over the 'net, this book is not available in Australia. This is a definite shame, as Ms Andersen's story is one that needs to be told. I was lucky enough to be given a copy, and I found it absolutely gripping. If you're like me, you'll be pleasantly surprised at what this book is -not-.... This isn't just a book about the airline industry - don't make that mistake. It's much, much more. And it's not just dry facts and figures. Ms Andersen gives the reader a deep and clear glimpse into her soul as she chronicles her life leading up to the accident which changed her life, and her struggle with the union and her employers after the event. It's also not a 'poor me' story. Throughout, the author is honest about her own mistakes and misjudgments, and her sincerity and honesty shine through clearly. To me, this is a story about fear, betrayal and the phoenix-like rebirth of a soul. Ms Andersen emerges as a complete - albeit scarred - person from a situation which came close to breaking her. Even if you have no interest in the airline industry (although the statistics are quite amazing!) you will find Ms Andersen's story utterly compelling. I would consider this to be a 'must read' book. Beware, though - once you get into this book, you won't rest until you've finished it!
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Summary: Amazing! Well written! Well appointed!
Review: Well, well, Ive just finished Broken Wings and I have to say its an amazing, well written and well appointed book.
I found it very difficult to put down after I started reading and it has been my overnight companion for over a week! Nattanya's experience has been heartbreaking to read about, I agree that not enough recognition has been given to ptsd, but hopefully soon.I sincerely hope it wont affect me. I have taken the liberty of passing on the book to our Company safety Pilot.. Captain A. Slattery
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