Highest Duty; My Search for What Really Matters

CAPT. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow

ISBN 10: 0061924687 / ISBN 13: 9780061924682

Published by William Morrow and Company, New York, NY, 2009

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William Morrow and Company, New York. 2009. Hardcover. Stated First Edition/ First Printing by Line Number. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine; page 183 is not aligned with the textblock due to page misfit in printing. DJ: Fine; NOT Price Clipped ($25.99) . Blue paper over boards with red overlay on spine with bright blue lettering on spine. Pictorial endpapers. 340 pp 8vo. In this inspirational autobiography, Captain "Sully" Sullenberger, the airline pilot whose emergency landing on the Hudson River earned the world's admiration, tells his life story and talks about the essential qualities that he believes have been so vital to his success. A narrative that reminds the reader that cultivating seemingly ordinary virtues can prepare us to perform extraordinary acts. A clean very presentable copy. Seller Inventory # 004126

Bibliographic Details

Title: Highest Duty; My Search for What Really ...

Publisher: William Morrow and Company, New York, NY

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

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.

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.

About the Authors:

Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III has been dedicated to the pursuit of safety for his entire adult life. While he is best known for serving as Captain during what has been called the "Miracle on the Hudson," Sullenberger is a speaker, aviation safety expert, and accident investigator, serves as the CBS News Aviation and Safety Expert, and is the founder and chief executive officer of Safety Reliability Methods, Inc., a company dedicated to management, safety, performance, and reliability consulting. He lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Jeffrey Zaslow was a Wall Street Journal columnist, and, with Randy Pausch, coauthor of The Last Lecture, and the author of The Girls from Ames. Zaslow died in 2012 at the age of 53.