Wounds to Wings Aerial Book Tour
I’m completely humbled and honored by the incredible experiences of the first-ever aeronautical book tour.
In just 13 days, I flew 7,000 nautical miles, touched down in towns across 33 states, met with the media, and made countless new friends. I parked Scarlett beside Doc (the B-29) in Wichita—the aviation capital of the world—received a behind-the-scenes tour of the Teterboro Air Traffic Control tower (thank you, Carlos!), visited the incredible team at AOPA, met the book designer and project manager at Forbes in REAL life! Navigated horrendous weather, handled a vapor lock over the Sierra Nevada mountains, and threaded through some of the busiest airspace in the nation (hello New York and Dallas). But what amazed me most was the kindness and generosity of the people I met along the way.
My part of the mission is complete—now I’m asking for your help. If you’ve landed one of the 100 advance copies of 7 Primal Wounds: Break the Patterns Keeping You Stuck, you’ve just joined aviation history. Read the book, discover your Primal Wound, sign the flight log, and pass it on. The goal? To see these books travel to at least seven countries before launch day on March 31, 2026.
Like a hot potato, the books continue to move—hand to hand, town to town—taking flight on their own wings until launch day.
This tour was never about selling books, they aren't even for sale yet.
It was about giving wings to our wounds—and showing that you, too, can SOAR.
Life is a runway - I choose to take off and experience all that this incredible adventure has to offer.
FAQs
What is the Wounds to Wings Book Tour & why is it historic?
The Aerial Book Tour is the first-ever aeronautical book tour, flown by Dr. Michaela in her 1944 Stinson Reliant V77, “Scarlett.” Over 13 days, she flew 7,000 nautical miles across 33 states, meeting readers, media, aviation teams, and industry leaders—all before the book is even available for sale. The tour combines aviation heritage, empowerment, and storytelling in a never-before-seen way.
What is Scarlett?
Scarlett is a rare 1944 WWII-era aircraft—only 25 remain flying today. She served during the war, later carried Air Mail in Alaska, and spent more than a decade grounded in a hangar before being restored to flight. Now she’s back in the sky as the star aircraft of the first aeronautical book tour, symbolizing resilience, revival, and second chances.
What happened during the 13 day tour?
The tour included:
- Hand delivering (air mail style) 100 Advance Reader Copies of the book 7 Primal Wounds
- Landings in towns across 33 states
- Parking Scarlett beside Doc, the B-29, in Wichita
- A behind-the-scenes tour of Teterboro Air Traffic Control
- A visit with the AOPA team
- Meeting her book’s designer and project manager at Forbes
- Navigating severe weather systems
- Handling a vapor lock emergency over the Sierra Nevadas
- Flying through some of the busiest airspace in the country (hello, New York & Dallas)
Most of all, she was humbled by the generosity and kindness of people nationwide.
Where are the books now & what do I do if I found one?
The books are traveling throughout the world, Michaela shares updates on her social media platforms. Only 100 advance copies of 7 Primal Wounds: Break the Patterns Keeping You Stuck were carried on the tour. Each reader is asked to:
- Read the book
- Discover their Primal Wound
- Sign the flight log
- Pass the book onLike a hot potato with wings, these books are meant to travel hand to hand, town to town, and country to country, with a goal of reaching at least seven countries before the official launch on March 31, 2026.
Scarlett Finds Her Wings...
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