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Sully: My Search for What Really Matters
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Published August 9, 2016
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Jeffrey Zaslow
21 books106 followersThrough his Wall Street Journal column and bestselling books, Jeffrey Zaslow has told the stories of some of the most inspirational people of our time.
The Last Lecture, written with Randy Pausch, has been translated into 48 languages, and was #1 on best-seller lists worldwide. Five million copies have been sold in English alone, and the book has remained on The New York Times best-seller list for more than 112 weeks.
In 2011, Jeff collaborated with Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, veteran astronaut Mark Kelly, on their memoir, GABBY: A Story of Courage and Hope. The book was launched with a cover story in People magazine, and an hour-long ABC TV special hosted by Diane Sawyer. GABBY debuted near the top of the New York Times bestseller lists for both hardcovers and e-books.
Jeff’s 2009 book about female friendship, The Girls From Ames, spent 26 weeks on The New York Times list, rising to #3. People magazine named it one of the “Ten Best Books of the Year.” Lifetime Television is adapting the book for a movie.
Also in 2009, Jeff coauthored Highest Duty, the memoir of Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger, who famously landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. Highest Duty debuted at # 3 on The New York Times list.
Jeff’s final book, The Magic Room: A story about the love we wish for our daughters, was published in January 2012. The nonfiction narrative is set at a small-town Michigan bridal shop, and looks at the lives of a handful of brides (and their parents) who’ve journeyed to the store’s “Magic Room.”
Jeff died on February 10, 2012, at age 53 in a car accident while on tour promoting, "The Magic Room."
The Last Lecture, written with Randy Pausch, has been translated into 48 languages, and was #1 on best-seller lists worldwide. Five million copies have been sold in English alone, and the book has remained on The New York Times best-seller list for more than 112 weeks.
In 2011, Jeff collaborated with Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, veteran astronaut Mark Kelly, on their memoir, GABBY: A Story of Courage and Hope. The book was launched with a cover story in People magazine, and an hour-long ABC TV special hosted by Diane Sawyer. GABBY debuted near the top of the New York Times bestseller lists for both hardcovers and e-books.
Jeff’s 2009 book about female friendship, The Girls From Ames, spent 26 weeks on The New York Times list, rising to #3. People magazine named it one of the “Ten Best Books of the Year.” Lifetime Television is adapting the book for a movie.
Also in 2009, Jeff coauthored Highest Duty, the memoir of Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger, who famously landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. Highest Duty debuted at # 3 on The New York Times list.
Jeff’s final book, The Magic Room: A story about the love we wish for our daughters, was published in January 2012. The nonfiction narrative is set at a small-town Michigan bridal shop, and looks at the lives of a handful of brides (and their parents) who’ve journeyed to the store’s “Magic Room.”
Jeff died on February 10, 2012, at age 53 in a car accident while on tour promoting, "The Magic Room."
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September 27, 2019
We’ve all heard the story of the pilot that somehow landed a plane on the Hudson river a few years back.
What you probably haven’t heard is the second-by-second account of what happened, how the pilot, co-pilot, and 3 flight attendents did what it took to bring 155 people safely though what could have been a disastrous airborne nightmare.
Sully is a look back on a life marked by decades of flying, all of which was prep for that fateful day. The book also gives some interesting insight on what changes in the airlines have meant for pilots in their families, and the challenges that lifestyle raises when it comes to raising kids and not being around. And oh by the way, you’ll find out that the “you and your family fly free” perk of clueing a pilot definitely has some caveats!
The retelling of the actual accident itself is incredibly gripping, as is the even-more-critical water rescue minutes after landing to ensure all were saved (this was mid-January, and the Hudson water temp was just above freezing!).
A bonus for the audiobook version is that Sully himself reads the last two chapters, looking back on his life, reflecting on what he has learned, and giving you a renewed sense of hope in a sometimes dark world.
What you probably haven’t heard is the second-by-second account of what happened, how the pilot, co-pilot, and 3 flight attendents did what it took to bring 155 people safely though what could have been a disastrous airborne nightmare.
Sully is a look back on a life marked by decades of flying, all of which was prep for that fateful day. The book also gives some interesting insight on what changes in the airlines have meant for pilots in their families, and the challenges that lifestyle raises when it comes to raising kids and not being around. And oh by the way, you’ll find out that the “you and your family fly free” perk of clueing a pilot definitely has some caveats!
The retelling of the actual accident itself is incredibly gripping, as is the even-more-critical water rescue minutes after landing to ensure all were saved (this was mid-January, and the Hudson water temp was just above freezing!).
A bonus for the audiobook version is that Sully himself reads the last two chapters, looking back on his life, reflecting on what he has learned, and giving you a renewed sense of hope in a sometimes dark world.
September 5, 2016
I read this fast but I had to push myself through it because I just wanted to get to the part about the miracle landing. Not much of a page turner since you know the ending. It was interesting to learn so much about the airline industry. The military parts really bored me but they'd probably be exciting to many other people. Can't wait to see the movie now.
September 17, 2016
For once, the movie will be better than the book. Way too much "me, my, and I." Maybe it's hard to write an entire book based on three minutes of crisis.
March 24, 2020
As rivetting as the real life events around this story.
October 9, 2016
First the author listed on Goodreads is incorrect. The author is Captain Chesley Sullenberger, not Chelsea.
Very good book. I listened to the book. It starts out tracing Sully's life and the love of flying. While listening when driving to work one morning I had reached the part describing the Miracle on the Hudson. Tears started flowing. I was very moved by the story. Sure hope my next flight has a pilot as dedicated as Capt. Sullenberger.
Very good book. I listened to the book. It starts out tracing Sully's life and the love of flying. While listening when driving to work one morning I had reached the part describing the Miracle on the Hudson. Tears started flowing. I was very moved by the story. Sure hope my next flight has a pilot as dedicated as Capt. Sullenberger.
February 17, 2017
Found myself unexpectedly emotional, will be interesting to see Tom Hanks and the cast portrayal in theatres soon.
September 5, 2016
This was Boring . untill the miracle .
BUT DON'T READ THIS LOLZ
BUT DON'T READ THIS LOLZ
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