Nerves of Steel: How I Followed My Dreams, Earned My Wings, and Faced My Greatest Challenge

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Nerves of Steel is the captivating true story of Tammie Jo Shults’s remarkable life—from growing up the daughter of a humble rancher, to breaking through gender barriers as one of the Navy’s first female F/A 18 Hornet pilots, to safely landing the severely crippled Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 and helping save the lives of 148 people.

Tammie Jo Shults has spent her entire life loving the skies. Though the odds were against her, she became one of the few female fighter pilots in the Navy. In 1994, after serving her country honorably for eight years, Tammie Jo left the Navy and joined Southwest Airlines in the early 1990’s.

On April 17, 2018, Tammie Jo was called to service once again. Twenty minutes into a routine domestic flight, Captain Shults was faced with the unthinkable—a catastrophic engine failure in the Boeing 737 caused an explosion that punctured hydraulic lines and severed fuel lines, tearing away sections of the plane, puncturing a window, and taking a woman’s life. Captain Shults and her first officer, Darren Ellisor, struggled to stabilize the aircraft.

Drawing deeply from her well of experience, Tammie Jo was able to wrestle the severely damaged 737 safely to the ground. Not originally scheduled for that flight, there is no doubt God had prepared her and placed her right where she needed to be that day.

From the Publisher

Hard work and sacrifice, without a promise of success, can often put us where we need to be when we’re called upon.

The true story of Captain Tammie Jo Shults & Flight 1380

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.

Sample Chapter Titles Girls Don’t Fly for a Living Help Me Move On Woman in a Man’s World Open Hostility The Crew of Flight 1380 Crisis in the Cabin Habits, Hope, and Heroes

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“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

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“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

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“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

About Captain Tammie Jo Shults

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.

Also Available – Nerves of Steel: Young Readers Edition

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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (October 8, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785228314
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785228318
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.26 x 1.34 x 9.29 inches