The inspirational autobiography of the heroic pilot who miraculously landed a crippled commercial flight in the Hudson River.
Now a major motion picture from Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew. His cool actions not only averted tragedy, but made him a hero and an inspiration worldwide. His story is now a major motion picture from director-producer Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, and Laura Linney.
Sully's story is one of dedication, hope, and preparedness, revealing the important lessons he learned through his life, in his military service, and in his work as an airline pilot. It reminds us all that, even in these days of conflict, tragedy, and uncertainty, there are values still worth fighting for—that life's challenges can be met if we're ready for them.
Previously published as
Highest Duty
"Gripping and genuinely heartwarming . . . A Capraesque ode to American competence and decency . . . Compelling." —
Daily News (NY)
"As dramatic as it is inspirational." —
Publishers Weekly
"Valuable for anyone interested in how a life lived with integrity prepares a man for the ultimate challenge." —
Kirkus Reviews
eBook - ePub
Sully
The Untold Story Behind the Miracle on the Hudson
- 368 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
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Table of contents
- Dedication
- Contents
- 1. A Flight You’d Never Forget
- 2. A Pilot’s Life
- 3. Those Who Came Before Me
- 4. “Measure Twice, Cut Once”
- 5. The Gift of Girls
- 6. Fast, Neat, Average
- 7. Long-Term Optimist, Short-Term Realist
- 8. This Is the Captain Speaking
- 9. Showing Up for Life
- 10. Anything Is Possible
- 11. Managing the Situation
- 12. The View from Above
- 13. Sudden, Complete, Symmetrical
- 14. Gravity
- 15. One Hundred Fifty-five
- 16. Stories Heard, Lives Touched
- 17. A Wild Ride
- 18. Home
- 19. The Question
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix A: Flight Path of Flight 1549, January 15, 2009
- Appendix B: National Transportation Safety Board Cockpit Voice Recorder Transcript Excerpt
- Photo Section
- About the Authors
- Praise
- Copyright
- About the Publisher
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