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Sully: My Search for What Really Matters

by Chesley B., III Sullenberger

A pilot’s account of preparation and responsibility

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A pilot’s account of preparation and responsibility

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger connects the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River with the experiences that shaped his work as a pilot. The memoir also draws on his military service and professional life to examine dedication, preparedness, hope, and the values he considers important in facing difficult circumstances. Its scope extends beyond the widely known 2009 landing, placing that event within a broader personal account of the lessons behind a career in aviation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in aviation and the 2009 Hudson River landing.
  • Those seeking a memoir about military service and an airline-pilot career.
  • Readers interested in reflections on preparation, responsibility, and facing challenges.

Themes

Aviation and emergency responseMilitary service and careerPreparedness and responsibilityHope and personal values

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Book overview

Now a major motion picture from Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks--the inspirational autobiography by one of the most captivating American heroes of our time, Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger--the pilot who miraculously landed a crippled US Airways Flight 1549 in New York's Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew.

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 and stars Tom Hanks, Laura Linney and Aaron Eckhart.

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.

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