Read more
Taylor Tippett, known as the flight attendant who leaves encouraging notes on passenger windows, shares how readers can find encouragement and meaning amid the brokenness of this world as they learn to recognize the magic of small moments, the power of everyday kindness, and the beauty found in every person's unique story.
About the author
Taylor Tippett is the flight attendant who is nationally known for leaving random notes on airplanes to make people's day. She shares her travels, lifestyle, photos from her series project "Words from the Window Seat," and other work online and has built a tribe of more than 115,000 fans and followers along the way. Taylor's acts of kindness have received recognition from HuffPost, Instagram, ABC News, Discovery Channel, TIME, and others. When not living out of her suitcase, Taylor lives full-time in Los Angeles. She enjoys dance parties, Justin Bieber, and her wide collection of houseplants that, by God's grace, are still alive.
Summary
Flight attendant Taylor Tippett had just finished beverage service and was sitting in the back of a Boeing 737 when she had a revelation: How can I show kindness to these passengers if I can't show it to myself? She grabbed a tiny notepad and a Sharpie and wrote a simple message that would change her life: "Be kind to yourself."
Before she had time to think about it, Taylor taped the note to a window, posted a picture, and then left the slip of paper in a seat-back pocket for someone on the next flight to find. What started as a personal project to encourage herself and others soon became a viral sensation.
In Words from the Window Seat, Taylor shares stories of her travels, daily life, and interactions with people of all kinds, anchoring each chapter around a note she's left for a stranger to find. As she takes you from Chicago to Paris to Barcelona on planes, trains, and even a skateboard, you'll:
- Learn how to embody love through little acts of kindness
- Discover the small moments of magic in the everyday
- Find ways to embrace your authentic self
With charm, inspiration, and plenty of whimsy, Taylor reminds us that even in a weary world, it's possible to celebrate the beauty in each person's unique story--and make an impact that goes deeper than you'll ever know.
Praise for Words from the Window Seat:"These pages will empower you to explore the many opportunities we have each day to encounter light and share love with others while traveling. Whether traveling by air or traveling through life. This book is an encouragement to be present in the everyday, no matter what comes your way."
--Morgan Harper Nichols, bestselling author of All Along You Were Blooming
