Capt. Sully: Author, Poet

The famous Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger is going to be an author. And, reportedly, a poet. The two-book deal with William Morrow is reportedly worth between 2.5 and 3 million dollars, Crain’s reports. A memoir will be first, and the second book will be poetry, The Daily Beast reports.

A “My Turn” column he wrote for Newsweek reportedly was used in lieu of a book proposal.

It’s easy to overdose on Sully-mania, as it is to be cynical about the book deal and think “enough already.” And while half of me is sick of hearing about Sully, the other half thinks: right on. If he wants to write a book, fantastic. Besides, how many pilots out there have inclinations to write, but no outlet? How many people in any profession, for that matter?

In his column in Newsweek, he wrote of himself and his family: “The trajectory of our lives has changed forever. And we’re determined to make good come out of this in every way that we can.” And now it seems that that includes a book, or two.

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