Widowed Without Warning

About the Book

On September 8th 1994, USAir Flight 427 crashed in Pittsburgh killing all 132 people aboard. My husband, Stephen M. Shortley, 37 years old, was one of the unfortunate people who died. This is my story of how I survived this tragic and emotional journey of belonging to a club no one wants to join. Widowhood. It is my tale of what it is like to suddenly have the rug pulled from underneath and still remain standing.

About the Author

Joanne Shortley-Lalonde is remarried . She has written several articles for Air Safety newsletters, newspapers and magazines. She is working on a second book and still believes in fair tales and happily-ever-after endings.