First published 2009
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger tells his own story of January 15, 2009, when he guided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River after both engines failed. All 155 passengers and crew survived what became known as the "Miracle on the Hudson." Sullenberger traces the experiences that prepared him for those critical moments, from his military training to decades of commercial aviation. He explains how a lifetime of preparation converged in less than four minutes of flight time. The book explores the values and dedication that shaped his response to crisis. Sullenberger shows readers how challenges can be met through readiness and commitment to duty. His account became the basis for Clint Eastwood's film starring Tom Hanks.
Genres: biography, memoir, 21st-century, aviation
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-events, overcoming-adversity
Setting: Hudson River, United States
Period: 2009
352 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow