Sully Book Watch: ‘Highest Duty’ has Arrived

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  10.13.09 | 5:07 PM ET

Highest Duty, the memoir from celebrity pilot hero and mustached American Chesley Sullenberger, hit bookstores across the nation today. Over at Gawker, Hamilton Nolan offers his preferred title, which we present in a slightly sanitized form: “How to Crash Land a Plane in a Mother*&$#ing River and 99 Other Life Skills Every Badass Should Know.”

Another new book—Miracle on the Hudson, also released today—tells the story of Flight 1549’s crash into the Hudson River from the passengers’ perspective. USA Today has an excerpt.

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Eva Holland is co-editor of World Hum. She is a former associate editor at Up Here and Up Here Business magazines, and a contributor to Vela. She's based in Canada's Yukon territory.


13 Comments for Sully Book Watch: ‘Highest Duty’ has Arrived

edith Schmidt 10.13.09 | 6:12 PM ET

I wish to enter my name for a signed copy of Sully’s book ’ Higest Duty ‘.As stated in Parade Magazine October 11, 2009     Thank you
Edith Schmidt 13082 South Lane Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 794-1244

Janice Dolan 10.13.09 | 6:26 PM ET

I wish to enter my name for a signed copy of Sully’s book “Highest Duty”  Thank You!

Janice Dolan 10.13.09 | 6:29 PM ET

I have no comment! Have I been entered?

Eva Holland 10.13.09 | 6:31 PM ET

Hi Edith and Janice,

There seems to be a misunderstanding - we’re not giving away a signed copy of Highest Duty here, just noting that it’s been released.

Sorry!

Janice Dolan 10.13.09 | 6:32 PM ET

NO COMMENT !!!!!!!!!

Janice Dolan 10.13.09 | 6:34 PM ET

This is SILLY. Am I entered?

Janice Dolan 10.13.09 | 6:56 PM ET

The misunderstanding is with you. In the Sunday edition of the Fresno Bee, Parade magazine states: You could win a signed copy of Sully’s autobiography, Highest Duty. How much clearer could that be? Shame on you!

Faith Delevante 10.13.09 | 7:17 PM ET

I wish to enter my name to win a signed copy of Sully’s book ’ Highest Duty ‘.As stated in Parade Magazine October 11, 2009   I have the greatest admiration for Captain Sullenberger and his cool in landing his plane in the river to save his passengers.  Cannot wait to read the book. Thank you

Eva Holland 10.13.09 | 8:58 PM ET

Hi all,

I’m not sure where the confusion is coming from, but we don’t have any affiliation with the Fresno Bee or Parade Magazine and we’re not giving away a signed copy of Highest Duty on this site.

Thanks!

travel agent atlanta 10.14.09 | 1:37 AM ET

I don’t understand why people are entering for a signed copy of Sully’s book. I don’t see anywhere that states one is going to be given away. Am I missing something?

Kenneth Wood 10.15.09 | 5:32 PM ET

I would like to enter my name for an autographed copy of Capt.Sullenberger’s book “Highest Duty.” 
That gentlemen is truly a hero and a credit to all of us that have flown or still fly for a living.

nancy 10.15.09 | 11:23 PM ET

I heard the excellent interview with Captain Sully this morning on NPR! I am thrilled that he has become an activist for pilots and all those using the airlines for travel. I will buy 2 of his books, one for the ERAU students who rent my house in Prescott AZ., and one for myself.

Jean Stockton 10.16.09 | 7:47 PM ET

Looking forward to reading Captain Sully’s book, HIGHEST DUTY.  Want to enter my name for a free copy, too.  What a great pilot——he has much to teach others with the calm assurance of an experienced pilot.

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