Former flight attendant discusses childhood fear of flying in memoir

The 21st Show

Kathleen Davis was always terribly scared of flying ever since she was a child. So how did she end up with a 35-year career as a flight attendant? That is one of the questions Davis set out to answer in her new memoir called “The Closest Exit May Be Behind You: Memoirs of a Fearful Flight Attendant.” The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: [email protected]. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to [phone]. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0 Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.