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1 online resource (xii, 340 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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text file rda |
| Summary |
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. |
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Airline pilot Captain "Sully" Sullenberger tells his life story, including his perspective on the emergency landing on the Hudson River that earned him the world's admiration, and offers insight into the essential qualities that he believes have been vital to his success. |
| System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
| Subject |
Sullenberger, Chesley, 1951-
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US Airways Flight 1549 Crash Landing (Hudson River, New York and New Jersey : 2009) |
| Chronological Term |
2009 |
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Air pilots -- United States -- Biography.
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Airplanes -- Ditching -- Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.)
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Airlines -- Safety measures.
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US Airways Flight 1549 Crash Landing, Hudson River, N.Y. and N.J., 2009.
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Air pilots. |
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Airlines -- Safety measures. |
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Airplanes -- Ditching. |
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United States. |
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United States -- Hudson River. |
| Genre |
Electronic books. |
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Biography.
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| Added Author |
Zaslow, Jeffrey, author.
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| Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Sullenberger, Chesley, 1951- Highest duty New York : William Morrow, c2009 (DLC) 2009035858 |
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Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Sullenberger, Chesley, 1951- Sully New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2016 9780062561206 (NjBwBT)bl2016033195 (OCoLC)943738499 |
| ISBN |
9780062643148 : $9.99 |
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0062643142 : $9.99 |
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