Sully

My Search for What Really Matters

By: Chesley B. Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow

Narrated by: Michael McConnohie, Chesley B. Sullenberger

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 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 starring 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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Please note: This title was previously released as Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Mattered.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2016 Chesley B. Sullenberger and Jeffrey Zaslow (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

Exciting read

I usually don't like it when an author skips around in time, but this was well done and flowed nicely. The reader sees the love Sully has for flying from childhood and gets to know him as a person, not just a bigger than life pilot. He is very factual, yet tells the human side as well. Great story. I don't watch many movies - I would rather read the book - but I may watch the movie based on this book. I highly recommend this book.

Recommended

This was a very thoughtful and introspective look at a real event event and the factors that influenced the outcome. To Sully - thank you for what you did every day prior to help influence the events of that particular day. Your dedication and integrity is inspiring.

really good story

if ur looking for just another re-telling of the movie then this isn't for you.his life story was fascinating

Firsthand account of a miracle

With one step daily towards goal, we can make miracles happen. one +God is abundance. Humble and practical account of events were given in this book.

Great Story!!

Where does Sully rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very Good and would listen to it again.

What other book might you compare Sully to and why?

None like it.

Which character – as performed by Michael McConnohie and Chesley B. Sullenberger – was your favorite?

Captain Sully,there is no other.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes it was.

Any additional comments?

Read or listen to the book!! The movie did this story no justice!!

couldn't stop listening!

I love it! narrator was a perfect choice! I need to watch the 20/20 interview.

love the narration and story of Sully's life

narration was excellent. love the last few chapters Capt Sully read. He is a good man.

Sully is an all around decent man

What did you love best about Sully?

I like how Sully is an all around decent men, not charismatic, not a larger than life hero. We all like to think that in a crisis we could be like Sully.

What did you like best about this story?

the evens of 3 minute flight are riviting

Humility and Gratitude Prevail ...

Beautifully sensitive and real, the book takes the reader into the background and experience of Captain Sullenberger, both before and after the "Miracle on the Hudson". The last couple of chapters are read by him personally, which adds even more depth and sentiment to an already riveting story. Excellent read - looking forward to seeing the newly-released movie and see how it compares.

a love story

a love of his family, aviation and uncompromising commitment to the safety of his passengers. I highly recommend this book.