Book Reviews

What I am reading -

“Hard Landing” by Thomas Petzinger, Jr.
“The Sporty Game” by John Newhouse

Books I recommend -

“From Worst to First” by Gordon Bethune

What does it take to run an airline? Better yet, what does it take to turn a money-losing carrier into a profitable one? Former CEO of Continental Airlines, Gordon Bethune, reviews one of Corporate America’s biggest turn-arounds in his book From Worst to First. Bethune details Continental’s dilapidated condition prior to his arrival, the steps he took to transform Continental (including the Go Forward Plan), and the outcome. For those looking for airline leadership lessons, and business guidance in general, From Worst to First is a must-read.

“One Man’s Airline” by Larry Green

Glamourous was once a word used to describe the experience of flight on U.S. airlines. Larry Green writes his experiences working for Eastern Airlines in One Man’s Airline. For those interested in airline history, or how airlines used to be, the book provides behind the scene coverage of working at New York’s LaGuardia, Islewild (now JFK), and Florida’s Miami International. From the Lockheed Constellation to the jet age, Green goes back in time and pens his personal experiences working on ramp / airport floors to city ticket offices for, what used to be, one of America’s largest airlines.

“Flying North South East and West” by Captain Terry Reece

Adventure packed and fun are not even adequate words to describe what you’ll read in Capt. Terry Reece’s Flying North South East and West. This autobiography details the flying career of a man who has experience as a bush pilot, cargo pilot and airline pilot. Packed with true stories and humor, Flying North South East and West is a must-read for any pilot or aviation enthusiast looking for adventure.