Sullenberger, Capt. Chesley Sully

Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters

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ISBN 13:
9780061924699
author:
Sullenberger, Capt. Chesley Sully
format:
Paperback
publisher:
William Morrow Paperbacks
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
19.8 x 13.2 x 3.6 cm
Genre:
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.79

Description

Captain Chesley Sullenberger's remarkable story is one of dedication and hope. On January 15, 2009, he skillfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving all 155 lives on board. This harrowing incident made him an international hero and inspired a new generation with his bravery and quick thinking. In "Highest Duty", Sullenberger shares the important lessons he learned throughout his life - from childhood to his military service and years as a commercial airline pilot. He reveals how these experiences shaped his values and preparedness, which ultimately led to that fateful day on the Hudson River. This book is a testament to the power of human resilience in the face of adversity. Through Sullenberger's story, we are reminded that even in uncertain times, there are values worth fighting for. With courage, determination, and a strong sense of duty, he showed us all that life's challenges can be met if we're ready for them.

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