PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
by Habib Fekih (Author)
Early in the morning of 6th October 1957, a five-year-old boy looked up to the skies over the Tunisian Sahel region to get a glimpse of the very first satellite in orbit around Earth, the famous Sputnik. Despite not spotting it, he started dreaming of a future high up in the skies. Little did the young boy know then about his future, and that his life would eventually fulfill and even exceed his wildest dreams. This book follows the ventures of this little boy, Habib Fekih, who was born in a small village close to the Tunisian Mediterranean Sea. Through hard work, dedication, tenacity, and competence, he reached the skies of commercial aviation. Follow Habib on his journey: from a student fascinated by quantum physics, to working in his country national airline, which was set up to challenge some of the major carriers, to becoming one of the star salesmen for the still-young Airbus company. He contributed substantially to its success on the world market. Habib guides us through all the intricacies of this fascinating and complex world, where you come to value the enormous contribution of each single shop-floor worker, while also meeting with presidents and kings and other celebrities around the world, gathering many exciting stories. A fascinating and informative read.
