When life hits turbulence, change your altitude.

What happens when a journalist swaps her desk for a jumpseat—and discovers that sky-high dreams come with unexpected turbulence?

Meet Zuzana, a witty Slovak woman who thought she had life figured out—steady job, serious boyfriend, predictable future. Until one heartbreak and an elephant photo (long story) push her to take off—literally. One day she’s proofreading ad copy; the next, she’s in the Middle East, trying to survive flight attendant training, desert heat, and the mystery of where airplane waste really goes after you flush.

From the chaos of her first international flight to the absurdities of life in a conservative culture, Altitude and Attitude is a laugh-out-loud, soul-searching journey through the skies and beyond. Between emergency drills, lost luggage, and impossible passengers, Zuzana learns that altitude isn’t just a number—it’s a state of mind.

Told with irresistible humor, warmth, and honesty, this book takes you behind the curtain of aviation’s most glamorous (and misunderstood) profession. You’ll meet eccentric crew members, fall in and out of love at 30,000 feet, and discover the addictive magic that keeps flight attendants flying even when the world below feels grounded.

Whether you’re a crew member, a frequent flyer, a nervous flyer, a dreamer seeking change, or someone who simply enjoys laughing at life’s turbulence, Altitude and Attitude will make you buckle up, smile, and believe in the power of taking off once again—no matter where you land.

Fasten your seatbelt—this is one flight you’ll never forget.

Perfect for fans of: Eat Pray Love, Confessions of a Flight Attendant, and Bridget Jones’s Diary—stories that blend humor, self-discovery, and the courage to start again.