The Flipside
How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear Into Your Superpower
$60.84
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
9 September 2025
Summary
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER
Former Thunderbird Lead Solo Michelle “MACE” Curran provides a blueprint for converting your fear into a strength based on the hard-earned lessons she learned in the cockpit and beyond.
Michelle Curran can fly an F-16 fighter jet upside down, but she’s afraid of spiders. And tight spaces. During high altitude chamber training, she wondered if her fellow airmen–and they were all men–could tell she was panicking under her oxygen mask. Yet …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781538768105 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1538768100 |
| Author: | Michelle Mace Curran |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Grand Central Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 9 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 458g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 150mm x 28mm |
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“An inspiring, high-octane guide to turning fear into fuel, Michelle “MACE” Curran brings the same precision and courage from the cockpit of an F-16 to the page, showing how embracing discomfort can unlock strength, purpose, and real growth–Prepare to soar.” –Adam Makos, New York Times bestselling author of A Higher Call“With the precision of a fighter pilot and the heart of a storyteller, Michelle Curran delivers a powerful, relatable roadmap for turning fear into fuel.”–Norah O’Donnell, CBS News Senior Correspondent“Michelle Curran takes you into the cockpit and into the heart of what it means to embrace fear, overcome doubt, and live boldly. The Flipside is a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re born with–it’s built through small everyday actions.”–Heather Monahan, Top 50 Keynote Speaker, Author and Podcast Host“Strength isn’t just physical–it comes from pushing past fear, embracing challenges, and staying disciplined. The Flipside is a powerful reminder that confidence is built through action, and anyone can develop the mindset of a champion.” –Laila Ali, 4X Boxing Champion, TV Host and Founder of Laila Ali Lifestyle
About The Author
Michelle Mace Curran
Michelle “MACE” Curran is a former United States Air Force fighter pilot with nearly 2,000 hours of F-16 flying time. She flew combat missions in Afghanistan and honed her skills across the globe, becoming the second woman in history to serve as the Lead Solo Pilot for the Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s elite demonstration team. Known for her signature upside-down maneuvers, Mace performed for millions, inspiring audiences at airshows and flyovers like the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, and Indy 500. Today, she channels her unique perspective into relatable storytelling to empower others to make bold choices and find their inner courage.
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