Since the late 1970s, James Pauley, Jr. has been jet-setting around the world as a flight attendant. During his time on this planet, he’s pretty much seen and heard it all. In "Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings," Pauley chronicles his life—in the air and on the ground—one meaningful adventure after another. Written in his humorous, poignant, sarcastic, self-deprecating, honest, and mildly outrageous style, he shares stories of growing up different, learning important lessons along the way.