Sullenberger, Capt. Chesley Sully
Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters
- 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
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.