"The World At My Feet deserves to be categorized as an aviation classic." Robert J. Serling, NY Times best-selling author of The President's Plane Is Missing, The Left Seat, and others.

"This is a wonderful memoir, full of interesting stories and events of the author's passage from childhood to becoming an airline Captain. She tells it well, often with humor, but it is also a lesson for all of us on tenacity and how to make a dream come true by will and courage. This isn't just another flying book, but rather one that will fit on the bookshelf of aviation history and adventure..." Bob Buck, author of Weather Flying, North Star Over My Shoulder, and others (Airline Captain, TWA (Ret.)

"Cap'n Meryl, wrote a delightful book, for all age readers, If you love aviation, this is the book to read. It is also the best book I have ever read, and I've read a lot. Bravo to you, Meryl.  --Anthony H.
 

"Getline's plucky resolve, ingenuity, persistence, and resourcefulness calls to mind Winston Churchill: Never, never, never, never give up. It is remarkable how many times she turns 'no' into 'yes' by going around or though obstacles." Paul Brown, President, Airport Concessions, Inc. United Airlines Premier Member Alaska Airlines MVP Gold Member America West Silver Flight Fund Member

A unique and inspiring book about so much more than aviation. Captivating, moving and just plane funny! A great book to read again and again when faced with what seem like insurmountable odds. Meryl demonstrates the very meaning of tenacity. --Captain Al Carmickle, United Airlines (Ret.)

 The World at My Feet is a heartwarming story of pursuing the American dream. Despite the overwhelming odds stacked against her, Ms. Getline achieved her lifelong goal of being a commercial airline pilot. Her story is an inspiration to women everywhere and anyone who has faced unfair discrimination. This book is for anyone whos been told thats not possible and wont accept no for an answer. --David Grossman, freelance travel writer whose work has appeared in USATODAY .com

I would like to offer a hearty endorsement for a gem of book I read recently.  The World at My Feet by Captain Meryl Getline is the autobiographical musing of a female airline captain who has encountered more than a little turbulence during her journey toward the skies.   Her simultaneously heart-wrenching and humorous anecdotes will give readers cause to regard obstacles in their own lives as natural and, more importantly, surmountable.  Getlines story is a truly inspiring example of the benefits of clinging to ones passion against all odds. ---Kim McClintock, Community Relations Manager, Barnes & Noble   

"Engaging, funny, educational and inspirational! Meryl's book makes a great gift for young girls, teenseven college-age gals (and guys, too!). I can't imagine any better motivational tool to help shape their futures and career choices." Captain Mimi Tompkins, First Female Pilot for Aloha Airlines

"An inspirational book for all of us, young and old. Meryl overcame all the societal, physical, mental, and psychological challenges thrown at her to achieve a childhood dream. This is a book that belongs on everyone's bookshelf." -Herb Shaindlin, ABC-TV News Commentator

 "SHE'S GOT 'THE RIGHT STUFF!' A gorgeous bookand a gorgeous authorthat's almost impossible to put down!" Pat Moffett, author of "Fortunate Soldier" "A beautifully written, very funny, thoroughly engaging account of a remarkable pilot (and raconteur). Step into the copilot's seat and have the ride of your life with one of America's top commercial pilots." Capt. Edward M. Brittingham, USN (Ret.) author of "Operation Poppy" and "SUB CHASER"

 "Fascinating! The first person and candid account of one of America's pioneering women aviators, from her days as a helicopter pilot to her present-day role as a captain of a commercial airliner. This book gives readers an inside account of what it takes to be among the first and the best. The amazing, daring accounts of pilot training, and the prejudices battled during her rise through the ranks are revealed in heartfelt, shocking and often times hilarious detail. No other book about women pilots has delved into the subject of a woman flyer with such vigor. You'll head for the nearest flight school!" Peter Heymann, author of "When Women Helped Save The World"

"An inspiring read that makes the spirit soar. I loved the book. It also has the added bonus of a Q/A on flying in the back of the book that will keep the conversation going (and all the curious satisfied) on any flight!" Durward Lewis, BD King Press

"After growing up in a United Airlines family and being a pilot myself, I most enjoyed 'The World At My Feet.' Meryl's humorous, irreverent, and even serious-when-needed look at the development of her career as an airline pilot is an easy, enjoyable read. She certainly captures the essence of her journey to break through the 'glass cockpit.' No matter what career an individual may be seeking, 'The World At My Feet' is a great study in the mindset and perseverance required to make things happen. It's a great 'anything's possible' story." Mark Crowley, Host, The Success Radio Show

"Getline is passionately in love with flying . . . passengers have been known to gather around her at the end of a flight as if they were waiting to meet a celebrity." Denver Post "Inspiring and fun! The story of how a smart, capable, determined woman can best one of the last bastions of male arrogancethe airline cockpitis a must-read, especially for any airline passenger who ever had even a momentary worry about 'girls' in the commercial cockpit. All my career its been my privilege to fly with the female pioneers of airline cockpits, and Meryl Getline is a worthy representative of this rare and wonderful breed of professional aeronauts." John J. Nance, NY Times best-selling author of Pandora's Clock, Fire Flight, and others

"Captain Meryl Getline made her adventurous ascension to Airline Pilothood simply because...she's Meryl! This wonderful memoir has a terrific moral for us all: How by following your own personal, internal compass and staying the course, you can achieve great accomplishments. This book is a whole lotta funand inspirational to boot." Jo Myers, KOSI Morning show, Denver

An amazing and wonderful memoir by top-notch pilot Meryl Getline of her first 50 years living life to the maxI can't wait to read the sequel! Bonnie Tiburzi, first woman pilot ever to be hired by a major air carrier (American Airlines, 1973)

How fun to be able to peer into this window of Captain Meryl Getline's adventurous life. Engaging. Exciting. Humorous. Courageous. Unbelievable at times. But real and incredible. Just like Meryl herself." Karen Wira, Wira Associates, United Airlines Passenger

"Getline learned to fly at an early age, was persistent in pursuing work with the major airlines, eventually cracking the "good old boys" network. Along the way, she dealt with motion sickness (her own), a stint in the military and the naysayers who kept telling her why she could never make it. A nice story, and well written."Faye Dason, The Pilot Southern Pines N.C.November 28, 2004