Step Back from the Baggage Claim: Change the World, Start at the Airport

by Jason Barger and Howard Behar

Book Overview

Have you ever experienced the way small moments can impact our lives? Have you ever wanted to participate in a movement to change our world? Jason Barger spent seven straight days flying 6,548 miles... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615226663
• ISBN13: 9780615226668
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: One Love Publishers
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Step back and enjoy the self discovery!

This author has passed on a gift to create more love and meaning into one's life. It reminds us to step back, reflect, enjoy and transform. Jason has accepted a wonderful job from God. It's called his purpose. And, he shares his calling in this book. I, too, had a family member endure the battle of cancer. And, in that pain of loss, I discovered my spirit. My consciousness to find meaning in everyday life. I smiled through your book, Jason. You invite your readers to change their lives. I read your book in the skies, it's a quick read. And, it had me thinking about all the times that I have stepped back from the "Baggage claim" of life and benefitted from making a connection to another human being. Here's my Refrigerator Man! When you find out when someone in your family has cancer. You find out that everyone has a sister, father, mother, brother experiencing the same situation. One day while flying, I was saying good-bye to my passengers. I noticed this lady, wearing a scarf, slowly making her way up the aisle. Her Chemo had taken a toll on her. Tears swelled in my eyes as I said to her, "My Mom has cancer too." She reached over and gave me a hug. I embraced her. She whispered in my ear, "I hope she makes it." For a moment, I allowed her to feel whole, a woman, a caregiver. Amazing, here she was giving me comfort. As she walked away, I whispered to God, "Bless her." What a powerful MOMENT in my life. From time to time, I think of her and thank her for that connection. Thank you for reminding me to find meaning in EVERY MOMENT by living it with consciousness.

Changing the lens in which we view the world

This book not only inspired me to look at my behavior in airports but it also had a big impact on the lens for which I view the world. Barger does a wonderful job of articulating his message in a clear and simple manner. By slowing down each day and looking at how we interact with each other, we can change the world... interaction by interaction. A wonderful book and a must read if you are looking to make a difference.

A definite read and pass on!

A humorous, gentle reminder to step back daily. Barger used the baggage claim hustle as a metaphor for what we miss in our day to day travel. I read the entire book while waiting on a 3 hour line to vote in our national election, laughing aloud and living the baggage claim experience. If you find yourself quoting from Illusions by Richard Bach or The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman add Barger and Step Back...to your resources.

You Gotta Read This Book!

Imagine your life. The peace, the quiet, the regularity. Now imagine packing your bags, and kissing your wife and kids goodbye to go live in the airports just to learn about the impact that can be had along our journeys. Well, this is exactly what Jason did. And his book "Step Back from the Baggage Claim" is the inspirational tale of how we all can travel gracefully along our paths in life. The book is not a book that ever need sit on a shelf in a library. Instead, the book is perfect to hand off to someone you care about, or better yet someone you don't even know. It is an excellent book for readers of all ages; college bound freshmen, empty nesters, quarter-lifers, or middle-agers. This book is for anyone who could benefit from finding inspiration in the present day. In fact, this book is our Christmas present to family, friends, clients, and staff. Jason's life has clearly been impacted by his ability to seize the moment, and in this great book, Jason shares lots of inspiring messages and thought provoking stories. What a great read, you have to get this book!

Awesome Book!!!

Step Back from the Baggage Claim is a wonderfully inspiring book. I was so into the book I finished it the day I got it. The book is definitely an original idea. I can honestly say that I've never heard anyone use airports as a metaphor to everyday life, but the new perspective was refreshing. Barger also tells multiple inspiring stories from different times in his life. Great book, easy read. I definitely recommend this book to anyone. I think it would be great for a book club. Step Back from the Baggage Claim has sooooo many great topics to discuss and in between every chapter Barger gives the reader(s) sort of like a journal page that has a blurb about how the previous chapter can relate to the reader's everyday life and then has questions and a page for reflections! Awesome Book!!