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As one of the Navy’s first female fighter pilots, this rang true for Captain Tammie Jo Shults as she faced obstacles that would stop most of us in our tracks. Even though she was recognized as a serious candidate for the military and eventually became a flight instructor, she encountered multiple closed doors.
Yet throughout her journey she stayed true to herself and her calling, learning how not to be offended by the word no and when to work around it.
In Nerves of Steel, Tammie Jo guides you through her incredible story and the challenges she had to overcome—all of which led to her helping safely land the severely crippled Southwest Flight 1380 and helping save the lives of 148 people.
Discover how to persevere through the difficult, and often disheartening times, and push through closed doors to find your purpose and follow your dreams.
"Nerves of Steel is truly one of the most inspiring, beautifully written, and important books of my lifetime... I will tell everyone I know about this book. Must-read should be shouted from the rooftops."
- Martha Raddatz, ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent
"Nerves of Steel reminds us that life's challenges and the choices we make equip us to face anything with confidence and that we don't face them alone."
- Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author
"Tammie Jo's story will certainly resonate with women who have had to swim upstream in fields traditionally dominated by men, but the lessons of perseverance she learned along the way will inspire anyone facing bumps on the road to achieving their own dreams."
- Penny Pennington, managing partner, Edward Jones
Captain Tammie Jo Shults is a Southwest Airlines captain and former naval aviator who received wide acclaim when, on April 17, 2018, she and her crew successfully landed a Boeing 737 after catastrophic engine failure and rapid decompression, saving the lives of 148 people. Shults’s early interest in flying led her to become one of the first female F/A-18 Hornet pilots in the United States Navy after overcoming several obstacles due to her gender. At the conclusion of her Navy career, Shults became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. Her incredible talent and notable history have made her an inspiration to many.
An action-packed true story about overcoming obstacles and living your purpose. Nerves of Steel (Young Readers Edition) is for all young readers who work hard to chase their dreams and are excited for the adventure ahead.
