Description
Book SynopsisContaining lively portraits of flight attendants, both current and retired, this book shows the intimate, illuminating, funny, and sometimes dangerous behind-the-scenes stories of daily life for the flight attendant.
Trade ReviewA balanced inquiry into the lives of these long-overlooked professionals. . . . Sharing a wealth of interesting, entertaining, and dramatic anecdotes...Rich enough to satisfy the most curious reader. * Booklist *
While also providing some history, Whitelegg mostly takes a contemporary look at the lives of flight attendants, drawn from interviews with over 60 current and former flight attendants and other airline workers. . . . Whiteleggs observations and use of candid, day-in-the-life snapshots are interesting. * Library Journal *
Debunks popular myths that portray the profession as glamorous, exotic, and sexually freeing by taking readers through a typical journey; with interviews and profiles of flight attendants. * Foreword *
But mythological & stewsyoung women living a life of sex, drugs and never-ending voyageis a far cry from the well documented realities presented in Whiteleggs new book. . . . Using a series of interviews and focus groups with flight attendants of all ages, Whitelegg charts the arc of a profession barely seven decades old. * Dallas Morning News *
In Working the Skies, Whitelegg takes the interviews and study of a multitude of flight attendants and creates a readable, enjoyable tale of the perils and possibilities flight attendants face. * Feminist Review *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: "We're Here to Save Your Ass, Not Kiss It." 1 Brie?ng: From Stewardess to Flight Attendant 2 Departure 3 Safety Checks 4 In-Flight Entertainment? 5 Cruising Altitude 6 The Layover 7 The Return 8 Debrie?ng NotesSelected Bibliography Index About the Author
