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If youve flown since, say, Reagan was president, you know what its like to get stranded in an airport. Now, next time it happens, be sure to have a copy of Jonathan Miless new novel, Dear American Airlines. Then you and the protagonist, who finds himself at replica Patek Philippe watches OHare Airport on his way to an estranged daughters wedding, can vent together.The book begins with a straightforward rant: My name is Benjamin R. Ford and I am writing to request a refund in the amount of $392.68.

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