Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters

Name: Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters
Price: 10.5 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (2105 reviews)
Author: Chesley B. Sullenberger

by Chesley B. Sullenberger

Memoir Biography Memoir

4.7 (2,105)

4.7 stars from 2,105 reviews. Top 79% of Memoir books we track.

340 pages~5.7 hr readPublished by William MorrowPublished 2009-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You appreciate true stories about ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts under pressure.
You're interested in what separates someone who stays calm in crisis from someone who panics.
You value character-driven narratives that explore integrity, discipline, and personal responsibility.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a high-adrenaline thriller narrative with plot twists and dramatic reconstruction.
You prefer memoirs that focus on scandal, conflict, or the author's personal struggles.
You want a detailed technical breakdown of aviation or the mechanics of the emergency landing.

About this book

On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger piloted US Airways Flight 1549 onto New York's Hudson River after an emergency, saving all 155 passengers and crew aboard. His actions made him widely recognized as a hero. This autobiography recounts Sullenberger's life and career, including his childhood interest in aviation, his military service, and his 42-year career as an airline pilot. The book explores the lessons he learned throughout these experiences and how he and his family adjusted to sudden public attention following the emergency landing. Sullenberger reflects on themes of dedication, hope, and preparedness, examining how life's challenges can be addressed through readiness and the values worth upholding during times of conflict and uncertainty.

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Currently around #67K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.7★ from 2,105 reviews

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