Highest Duty
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HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 13, 2009
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 a crippled US Airways Flight 1549 in New York’s Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew.
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- Who it’s for
- A pilot’s account of preparedness and judgment makes an emergency landing a doorway to larger questions.
- Themes
- Aviation emergency landing, Dedication and preparedness, Meeting life’s challenges
- Genres
- Aviation & Nautical Lives, Personal Memoirs, Military Lives
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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 a crippled US Airways Flight 1549 in New York’s Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew.
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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 stars 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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A pilot’s account of preparedness and judgment makes an emergency landing a doorway to larger questions.
Come here for
- Aviation history told through a pivotal moment
- Reflections on service, readiness, and what matters
Expect
- A personal account grounded in airline and military experience
- A reflective, inspirational tone
Where it sits
| Aviation & Nautical Lives | 99% |
|---|---|
| Military Lives | 42% |
| Personal Memoirs | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Lives in History
- Military Lives
- Lives of the Rich & Famous
- Women's Lives
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- Personal Memoirs
- Aviation & Nautical Lives
- Survival Stories
- World History
- Authors
- Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger, III, Jeffrey Zaslow
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 13, 2009
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Aviation emergency landing · Dedication and preparedness · Meeting life’s challenges
- Reading lane
- Lives in History