Life, Love, and a Hijacking: My Pan Am Memoir - Softcover

Knecht, Wendy Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1502523493 ISBN 13: 9781502523495

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

Life, Love, and a Hijacking: My Pan Am Memoir is an insightful, hilarious, sometimes seat-gripping look at the adventures of an ebullient flight attendant, who flew for the world's most iconic airline, Pan Am. With the world at her fingertips, anything was possible...even the improbable. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the read as Wendy Knecht recounts the experiences of her lifetime. Travel with Wendy as she transforms from naive, frizzy-haired college student into a wined-and-dined, weight-checked woman of the world. After rigorous, eye-opening training and an aerodynamics lesson called PFM, she progresses to rich experiences around the globe. Fly along as she tells stories about a cockpit swimsuit competition, working the world's longest flight from Los Angeles to Sydney, and all the perks, discoveries, and personal growth that came along the way. It wasn't just a party, and world politics were always part of the Pan Am experience. An interview by the Secret Service details a threat on President Reagan's life, and an assignment in India leads to personal involvement in the shattering, deadly 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73. Single until age 47, Wendy's Pan Am story of her "life of freedom" is thought provoking and peppered with celebrity, adventure, tragedy, and a lot of laughter. Life, Love, and a Hijacking just might empower you to seek your own life's adventure.

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Review:

Knecht's delightful memoir introduces readers to the exciting world of air travel...... She exposes this world to readers in delightful anecdotes-some funny, some heartbreaking-and on every page displays an infectious lust for travel and adventure. Knecht draws readers in with charm and makes them feel a part of the Pan Am experience. Given the present-day experience of flying coach-class, even readers too young to have flown on Pan Am will feel nostalgic. She also provides valuable advice on packing, eating, and generally being a smart traveler, as well as some recipes for some of Pan Am's most popular in-flight meals.- (BookLife) Publishers Weekly Debut memoirist Knecht is a very engaging schmoozer....On the somber side, the hijacking in the title refers to the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am 73 on the tarmac at the Karachi airport...Knecht tells the story well, capturing the anxiety and horror...An authentic voice helps this tale take off.- Kirkus Life, Love, and a Hijacking by Wendy Sue Knecht is a collection of memories rich in its variety and content. The excitement of the glamorous life the high flyers lead comes alive in these pages.......An excellent read, it held my attention from the moment I started till I turned the last page. - Readers' Favorite ( 5 Star)

About the Author:

Since her career as a flight attendant, Wendy Knecht has become an inventor, on-air spokesperson, and product entrepreneur. She continues to travel, scouring the world for new ideas and adventure. When on terra firma, Wendy lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Dr. K, and their four-legged  furry son, Murray.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1502523493
• ISBN 13: 9781502523495
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208