Flying Colors

The author was born into the privileged life of the ruling white class of South Africa, where discrimination was the name of the game. Being Jewish meant that he too was the butt of anti-Semitic discrimination, and his book reveals the anomaly of being on both sides of discrimination. His subsequent emigration to Israel was the result of the push from South Africa, with the pull towards Israel.For 33 years he flew on two very different airlines as a flight attendant. His revealing...
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The author was born into the privileged life of the ruling white class of South Africa, where discrimination was the name of the game. Being Jewish meant that he too was the butt of anti-Semitic discrimination, and his book reveals the anomaly of being on both sides of discrimination. His subsequent emigration to Israel was the result of the push from South Africa, with the pull towards Israel.For 33 years he flew on two very different airlines as a flight attendant. His revealing tales mirror the experiences within the context of his struggle to release himself of the apartheid complex, South African anti-Semitism and the gay closet.If you've ever wondered what apartheid was really like for white folks (not to mention the Africans); if you're puzzled about Israel, the gay closet; if the vagaries of civil aviation intrigue you ? ;Jonathan cracks open the closet and many other doors for an intimate yet revealing look at a world most people never get to see; Apartheid, airlines, Israel, the struggle for gay rights & more. Written with pathos and humor, his experiences will both amuse and touch the reader."I really enjoyed [your book]. I read it in one sitting and found it absolutely riveting. You're both a strong writer and a gifted story teller. Many thanks for sharing it with me". Matt Mills, Editorial Director, Pink Triangle Press." 'Flying Colors' reads like an enjoyable tale of suspense. It is about a man who starts his life off not knowing his own true identity. When his homosexuality stares him in the face, he slams the door shut on his discovery. Even though he stoically refuses to acknowledge his homosexuality and struggles against it with all his might he cannot escape his destiny. The reader remains in suspense as to whether he will ever let himself live his life fully or opt for a life of self-denial. There are several additional stories entwined around the central theme, affording us fascinating insights into the life of a white Jewish family in South Africa during apartheid times, the life of flight attendants, Israel and the struggle for equal rights for gays.Jonathan's progression from passive paralysis to pro-activity at the forefront of the fight for civil rights for gays is truly inspiring." (Esti Geron, Tel Aviv).