The Learning Channel has produced a documentary, Brace for Impact, in which Captain “Sully” Sullenberger retraces how he skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the surface of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. The documentary airs this Sunday, January 10th at 9pm. Brace for Impact also follows Sully's personal story leading up to that fateful moment. Captain Sullenberger is the author of Highest Duty: My Search For What Really Matters.
-Virginia
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By now just about everyone has seen the surreal footage of the US Airways plane that glided into the icy waters of the Hudson River in New York City last January in an emergency landing. We saw the passengers standing on the wings of the plane – knee deep in water – waiting to be pulled into the boats that immediately converged on the scene. It’s hard not to imagine what it must’ve been like for the passengers on that plane. Harder still would be to imagine what it was like to be the man at the controls of that plane.
In his new book Highest Duty, Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger, the pilot of US Airways flight 1549, details not only the events of that unforgettable day, but he also reveals the inner workings of his life: where he comes from, his military background, and the important people, places, and events that have shaped him. Sully has a very strong work ethic and has always pushed himself to achieve excellence in every endeavor.
FYI…a few weeks after the crash, Sully discovered that he’d lost a library book about professional ethics, Just Culture: Balancing Safety and Accountability, in the downed plane’s cargo hold. When he called the library to notify them, they waived the usual fees. Mayor Michael Bloomberg replaced the book when he gave Sully the Key to the City in a New York ceremony. Check out this great video and fasten your seatbelts. This is quite the story…
-Virginia
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Congratulations to HarperCollins author Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. His forthcoming book, Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters just received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Check out this wonderful review:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6678556.html
We all know Captain Sullenberger for his heroism in skillfully gliding US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all the passengers aboard. Highest Duty, on sale in October of 2009 is his inspirational autobiography, with his thoughts on family, leadership, responsibility and service.
Also, here is Kayleigh’s earlier post which includes a video of Captain Sullenberger talking about book amnesty at the San Francisco Public Library:
http://harperlibrary.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/05/sully-talks-about-book-amnesty-at-library.html
Please make sure you remember Highest Duty in October. I’m sure you will agree that he is truly a hero and an inspiration to us all.
Enjoy!
-Bobby
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I think we can agree that this time of year is a major travel season. Whether you are off to a family reunion, going to an extreme sporting venue or just planning to sit on the beach with a good book, chances are you will utilize “the friendly skies” to get to your destination. The Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel has all the information you need to ensure your travel excursion is a pleasant one.
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel, by Scott McCartney (on sale now), is full of important tips and suggestions on everything from how to pack light (my personal challenge) to finding the best fares. Some helpful hints included in the Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel are:
- How to get cheap fares, first-class upgrades, and better seats
- How to minimize chances of lost luggage and what to do when baggage doesn’t show up
- How to avoid delays, get around TSA bottlenecks and minimize the chances you’ll get stuck at some distant airport--and what to do if you do get stuck
- How to complain to an airline and get some attention, right down to what to ask for in compensation and how to get the government’s attention
Before you leave for that awesome adventure, pick up a copy and become a true “Power Traveler”. A big shout out to the Prospect Heights Public Library for making the Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel one of your staff picks!
Happy Friday!
-Bobby
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