Author: Chelsey B.Sullenberger III
Type: Paperback
Read: 10th June - 13th June 2017
Rating: 5/5
Published: 15th November 2016 by William Morrow Paperbacks
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.
I remember hearing about the plane landing on the Hudson and being amazed by it. It would be such a huge fear of mine to crash land in a plane but the miracle on the Hudson was just astonishing. Something that should never ever have happened or even suceeded.
So i got the movie tie in book which normally goes against everything I read. I love original books. Not the movie releases. But this one had Tom Hanks on and i do adore Mr Hanks!
So thso book read like an autobiography. Again something I'm not always good at reading. But this was interesting. It's about planes. But it was also about Sully's life growning up and how he got interested in flying. Going through the years of getting his pilots licence. He's struggles as a family and then goes on about the flight that took place.
It's a truely remarkable book. It is an easy read. There are some pictures throughout of Sullys life, his childhood and family now. I don't think anything like the Miracle on the Hudson will ever happen again. But reading this book it really makes you view pilots in such a different light. It also gives you a little insight the the workings of the airline industry and their attitude to things.
Would certainly recommend this.
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