Courage Under Pressure Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026 Format: Paperback In her latest book, Transportation Management - Successes and Failures the author, Linda Tavlin, explores how people respond when everything is on the line. Through real world case studies she shows how success and failure are often separated by preparation, communication, and leadership under pressure. Whether you’re in the transportation industry or not this book offers profound insight into how to navigate life’s most unexpected moments with clarity and courage. The author exemplifies these qualities in her own deeply personal chapter Cruising for Life or Death: Offloaded in Africa. The account of how Linda, navigates a life threatening medical crisis with the “love of her life” on a cruise ship bound for Europe is riveting reading. Even when crisis compounds crisis we are captivated with how Linda handles every staggering detail with focus, strength, resolve and grace. I felt I was watching a Hallmark movie unfold - only this was real. From crisis management to unwavering devotion this is a book every reader will find worth reading. I loved it!