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"""Highway to the Sky is an engaging memoir of boldness, determination, and an honest rendering of how painful it can be to be among the first in a field. Granted access into the mind of a bright young girl, we see the world through her eyes, feel her desire for a life without the unnatural constraints of her mother and grandmother's life, and the frustration of her own restrictions. Lola writes bravely, without sugar coating, minimizing, or making excuses for the various behaviors she encounters from men in flying. And she triumphs."" --Patty Bear, author of From Plain to Plain, retired airline captain and former US Air Force pilot ""In her memoir, Lola takes us through the soul-numbing ordeal faced by every woman who has the temerity to venture into a male-dominated career. . . . That several exceptional women have shirked off this sexism and, not only enter but thrive within these male-dominated areas, is a testament to their ability, integrity, and tenacity. Lola is one of those women."" --Elizabeth Ives-Ruyter, former flight instructor & retired Assistant Crown Attorney ""Lola Reid Allin's memoir, Highway to the Sky, transcends genres to mix aviation history, the author's journey, and the feminist experience. . . . a compelling testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of one's dreams, offering inspiration to readers facing similar struggles in their own lives."" --Readers Favorite, FIVE STARS ""Lola Reid Allin has woven together a brilliant memoir that profiles her life as a young aviator during a time when being a female pilot was not a common career choice. It is a great read for someone looking for inspiration and a lesson in the importance of believing in yourself and not letting life's arrows or downturns influence your drive."" --Cheryl Stinson Rodo, author of Blind Trust: Winner, Sinner ""Lola Reid Allin's memoir, Highway to the Sky, brings us to the heart of wanting something society says you can't have. In an era when women could be teachers or secretaries, we understand young Lola's determination and struggles as she navigates a misogynistic world of aviation and relationships. With elegant, descriptive language, Lola writes of her passions, triumphs, and disappointments as they propel her forward. Highway to the Sky is an enlightening read full of captivating imagery and adventure that gives hope to all to keep fighting for their dreams."" --Erin Spaeth, Alaska Airlines Captain B-737, Retired ""Highway to the Sky is a motivational primer for anyone growing up and looking ahead to what might be there for them. Her vivid and colorful descriptions of her early flight training and the Canadian landscape are very picturesque. . . She inspires the reader to understand the sky is the limit and to stay true to your own dreams and ideals--good advice for any endeavor."" --Becky Condon, US Navy/Delta Air Lines 757/767ER Captain Ret'd ""In this compelling memoir, Lola Reid Allin takes us into the sky, the clouds, and all the exhilarating joy and terror of flying small planes. Coming of age in the early 1970s, her path is a quagmire of misogyny in every form. Her personal life throws more missiles at her, from parental disapproval to domestic violence made worse by police indifference. This story is a page turner . . . She keeps us engaged all the way to the last page."" --Ellen Barker, author of Still Needs Work ""Lola Reid Allin's memoir provides an insightful view into the realities of being an ambitious female in the male-dominated world of the last decades of the 20th century. The book is a fast-paced, entertaining, and informative read. Most impressive is the author's authenticity in sharing colorful personal anecdotes and experiences."" --Shelley Grandy, author of Devious Web ""When Lola Reid Allin agrees to her husband's suggestion they take flying lessons, she has no inkling that flying will be the mind-expanding and confidence-building experience of a lifetime. Along the way she navigates through the putdowns, rudeness, and treachery of a patriarchal society, learning when to deflect and when to retaliate. Her vivid prose and well-paced narrative make for an engrossing read."" --Patricia Whittaker, Journalist (CBC, Winnipeg Free Press, Toronto Star) and author"

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Lola Reid Allin is a commercial airline transport pilot, flight instructor, SCUBA divemaster, and an award-winning author and photographer whose work has appeared in national newspapers and publications and in juried national and international shows. Her professional aviation affiliations include Women in Aviation International, The 99s: International Organization of Women Pilots, and the Northern Lights Aero Foundation. An adventurer who lived with the Maya in Mexico and Belize for three years, Reid Allin has explored more than sixty-five countries in depth. When she isn't backpacking Baffin Island, trekking the Andes or the Himalayas, forging deep into the Guatemalan jungle, summiting Kilimanjaro, or guiding a dogsled team in the Yukon, she lives with her husband of twenty-five years in a small community east of Toronto, Canada.

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