The Fearless Flyer: How to Fly in Comfort and Without Trepidation

by Cherry Hartman, Julie Sheldon Huffaker, Nancy Coffelt (Illustrator)

Overview

Thirty million Americans describe themselves as "anxious flyers." For an additional 25 million, the prospect of flying is absolutely terrifying. This book provides useful information on the fear of flying and offers a wide array of suggestions on how to maximize physical comfort and reduce stress and anxiety while flying. Line drawings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780933377349
Publisher:	The Eighth Mountain Press
Publication date:	05/01/1995
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.70(d)

Editorial Reviews

The how-to universe is rife with approaches to overcoming the fear of flying. Hartman and Huffaker begin with an examination of the underlying anxieties that trigger that fear. Writing in a bright, even chatty manner, they reccomend understanding the factors that contribute to the fear, self-help techniques for relaxation and rest, and proven strategies for maximizing the flier's comfort when choosing what to eat and where to sit on the plane. Their tips about luggage management, dealing with "difficult passengers," and passengers' rights are also helpful, and the sections about flying with children and children flying alone contain important information for parents. If followed, their suggestions may make flying a better experience even for experienced fliers, who will profit from tips about navigating security checkpoints with computers, maintaining correct posture to prevent backaches, and avoiding jet lag. Highly readable and well organized, this is a dandy little travel adviser.

Mike Tribby