More than a book about the adventures and travails of being a flight attendant, Fly Girl is a moving account of a young girl's dreams, and how she achieved them. Growing up in a small New England town, Ann Hood had two ambitions: to see the world and become a writer. Neither was easy, but her passion and determination drove her to reach and then exceed both of her childhood dreams. In between, we learn that catering to passengers was hard physical work and often challenging emotionally. But the author loved her job, and we see her grow professionally and personally as the book progresses.

In the end, Ann Hood didn't leave flying, flying left her. Her beloved airline, TWA, went bankrupt giving her the chance to pursue a successful writing career. I intend to give Fly Girl to my three grandchildren. Ann Hood is an excellent role model for any young adult with dreams.