First published 2016
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger tells his own story of the emergency landing that made him famous worldwide. On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 lost both engines shortly after takeoff from New York. Sullenberger faced an impossible choice with 155 lives at stake. He guided the crippled aircraft onto the Hudson River in what became known as the Miracle on the Hudson. All passengers and crew survived. Sullenberger reveals how his military background and decades of flying experience prepared him for those critical moments. He explores the values of dedication and preparedness that shaped his career. The autobiography shows how life's biggest challenges can be met when we stay ready for them. Clint Eastwood adapted the story into a major film starring Tom Hanks as Sullenberger.
Genres: historical, autobiography, biography-memoir, aviation
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-story, inspirational
Setting: New York, Hudson River
Period: 2009
368 pages · ebook · William Morrow