clearly that person hadn't read JN's book, as the very-well-made point throughout is that the ejection was the start of the story. Some very sobering stories are included, with reminders that there are folk out there who've been through more in a few moments, months or even years than many of us would achieve in several lifetimes.
"Tornado Down" should anyone need a clue, joint effort of John and his pilot John Peters highly recommended.