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Chesley B. Sullenberger III, Jeffrey Zaslow Books

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Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III is an American retired airline captain, safety expert, and author, best known for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River. Jeffrey Zaslow was an American author and journalist who co-wrote several bestselling memoirs.

Known for: Sully: My Search for What Really Matters

Books by Chesley B. Sullenberger III, Jeffrey Zaslow

Sully: My Search for What Really Matters

Sully: My Search for What Really Matters

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In this memoir, Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger recounts his life and career leading up to the 'Miracle on the Hudson'—the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009. The book explores his values, leadership philosophy, and the experiences that shaped his calm and decisive actions during the crisis.

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From Denison to the Sky: A Life Shaped by Discipline

I grew up in Denison, Texas, in a neighborhood that valued hard work and honesty. My father, a dentist, and my mother, a teacher, instilled in me a sense of duty that would become the foundation of my life. Even as a child, I had an instinct for precision—I wanted things to be done correctly, not ju...

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Becoming a Pilot: The Air Force Years

When I entered the U.S. Air Force Academy, it was with the conviction that flying was not just a skill, but a calling. The Academy was rigorous, uncompromising, and demanding in ways that tested every part of me. I learned that leadership is not about privileges—it is about service. The lessons came...

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About Chesley B. Sullenberger III, Jeffrey Zaslow

Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III is an American retired airline captain, safety expert, and author, best known for safely landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River. Jeffrey Zaslow was an American author and journalist who co-wrote several bestselling memoirs.

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