Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters

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.