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Sully: le livre du film de Clint Eastwood enfin en poche !
Janvier 2009. Le commandant Sullenberger pose son Airbus A320, privé de réacteurs, sur la rivière Hudson, sauvant ainsi la vie de 155 passagers et membres d'équipage.
Dans ce témoignage vibrant raconté à la première personne, ce qui frappe par-dessus tout, c’est le sang-froid devant l’impensable, allié à l’incroyable énergie déployée pour sauver des vies.
Ou comment un jeune garçon qui rêvait de voler est devenu le « héros de l’Hudson », un homme qui a mis l’expérience de toute une vie dans ces quelques secondes où tout pouvait basculer.
Les auteurs :
Le commandant Chesley B. Sullenberger est pilote de ligne et expert en sécurité aérienne. Il a servi comme instructeur et exercé des responsabilités à l’ALPA (Air Line Pilots Association) comme président de la sécurité et enquêteur en cas d’accident. Né à Denison, au Texas, il vit à Danville, en Californie.
Jeffrey Zaslow , ex-chroniqueur au Wall Street Journal, a également été co-auteur, avec Randy Pausch, du best-seller international Le Dernier discours , publié dans 46 langues.
Dans ce témoignage vibrant raconté à la première personne, ce qui frappe par-dessus tout, c’est le sang-froid devant l’impensable, allié à l’incroyable énergie déployée pour sauver des vies.
Ou comment un jeune garçon qui rêvait de voler est devenu le « héros de l’Hudson », un homme qui a mis l’expérience de toute une vie dans ces quelques secondes où tout pouvait basculer.
Les auteurs :
Le commandant Chesley B. Sullenberger est pilote de ligne et expert en sécurité aérienne. Il a servi comme instructeur et exercé des responsabilités à l’ALPA (Air Line Pilots Association) comme président de la sécurité et enquêteur en cas d’accident. Né à Denison, au Texas, il vit à Danville, en Californie.
Jeffrey Zaslow , ex-chroniqueur au Wall Street Journal, a également été co-auteur, avec Randy Pausch, du best-seller international Le Dernier discours , publié dans 46 langues.
352 pages, Pocket Book
Published October 4, 2017
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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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