Robert W. Coggin’s “Flying High Over the Cotton Field” Will Be Displayed at the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will display “Flying High Over the Cotton Field,” the memoir by Robert W. Coggin, at the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The literary festival will occur at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, on April 20-21, 2024.

The L.A. Times Festival of Books is an annual public festival celebrating community, literature, culture, and arts. Considered the largest book festival in the U.S., the event has drawn around 150,000 visitors annually. Visitors include authors, book lovers, exhibitors, celebrities, artists, and musicians. Aside from book exhibits, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books hosts events that include performances and storytelling for children, author signings, and panel discussions.

“Flying High Over the Cotton Field” follows the life trajectory of Robert W. Coggin. It tells the story of a man from picking cotton or plowing the fields behind an old mule to climbing the ladder in the airline industry. Bob’s enlistment in the U.S. Air Force catapulted his way to Delta Air Lines as he acquired his skills and training to work in the industry. With that, he climbed his way to becoming one of Delta’s top four executives.

The book aims to tell Bob’s life story and inspire those who think they are stuck in the chains of a difficult low life. The story used his life story to convey a message that anyone can reach an ambition with all the right timing, direction, and hard work.

“Flying High Over the Cotton Field” will be displayed at ReadersMagnet’s exhibit at the L.A. Times Festival of Books 2024 at booth #225. Visit the exhibit to check out the book’s display.

Get a copy of Robert W. Coggin’s “Flying High Over the Cotton Field” on Amazon.

“Flying High Over the Cotton Field”
Author: Robert W. Coggin
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Amazon
Published Date: November 2018

Author’s Biography:

Bob spent his early years in the Sargent, GA, and Handy communities. He attended Western High School and Alabama Christian College. He also completed the Executive MBA Program at the Kellogg Business School.

Bob enjoyed a 42-year career with Delta Airlines which began when he was hired as a Ramp Service Agent in April of 1956. Bob retired from Delta in May of 1998. At the time of his retirement he was Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Planning and Technology. In this role he was responsible for Delta’s expansion with a strong emphasis on international growth and partnerships with International airlines.

In June of 1998, Bob formed a successful Travel & Transportation Consulting practice with a lot of emphasis on technology in the travel industry. Priceline.com was one of Bbs first and most successful clients.

After 9/11, Consulting in the travel industry disappeared, and Bob accepted a position as EX VP in the Travel Distribution Division of Cendant, which later became Travelport. Bob was later promoted to Vice Chairman of Travelport. Bob retired from Travelport in September 2011.

Bob has been very involved in community activates and has served on several community Boards including the University of West Georgia Newnan Advisory Board, the Samaritan Clinic Board, the Boys and Girls Club and the Newnan Coweta Chamber of Commerce.

Bob has been very involved with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, having joined the Board of Directors in 1995 and becoming Chairman of the Board in 1997 and l998.

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