Miracle on the Hudson: The Survivors of Flight 1549 Tell Their Extraordinary Stories of Courage, Faith, and Determination Kindle Edition

Makes you feel like your one of the passengers. Told from the view point of all those in the aircraft. You will hear "heads down, brace, brace, a lot. From the time of the pilots announcement and knowing the plane was going to end up in the Hudson was 120 seconds. During that time it is interesting to see the humanity in assorted way's from those random passengers who were strangers. From the long announcement to when the plane hit the water seemed like eternity. The fact the plane was intact and the passengers managed to vacate the aircraft to the water and wings is a must read. You won't get much information on the pilot and next to nothing on the co-pilot. That is a separate book written by Capt. Skully.

Reading the accounts of the passengers and their experiences and thoughts during this trauma was very profound for me. Of great interest, were their thoughts of time slowing down and what transpired during this time. When I was 25 years old (I am now 75) I was on a highway near Columbia, Missouri, it was dark and raining, I had a blow out on my front left tire, couldn't get control and sailed over a 70 foot cliff. Time slowed down!! I thought, "I'm never going to see my husband and daughter again, I'm not ready to die", and I began to recite the Lord's Prayer. I was knocked unconscious, came to, realized I had clouded vision in my left eye, then heard a sound and interpreted it as being the sound of flames. I quickly crawled out the window of the upside down car which was laying on top a boulder then crawled up the cliff. This slowing down of time lasted a week. However, during this week, time gradually returned to normal. Until I read this book, I had never heard of anyone having experienced this phenomena. I, now, realize this is a most unique experience and feel somewhat relieved that it is not so uncommon. It was, also, very revealing as to how other people handle themselves in a crisis especially when these individuals felt as though they were not going to survive. The experience I had in 1965 helped me survive another experience in 1971 which included myself and my six year old daughter. I awoke around two o'clock in the morning with a knife at my throat and my daughter was a night stand away from me. I think because of my previous experience, I was able to keep a clear head, so to speak. I asked the man if he was going to kill me. I asked this question because I was determined to not make a sound if he stabbed me in hopes my daughter would stay asleep and he would not kill her. He said he would not if I kept quiet, which I did, and she did not wake up until the police officers arrived. I hope you all read this book as it is very well written and, in doing so, it will help you if you find yourself in a life threatening situation. My reading this has helped me to, somewhat, but a few things to rest.

When I read in the news about a commercial plane crashing, I always wonder... what were those people thinking as the plane was going down. Well, this book tells you who the people were, and exactly what they were thinking. Thankfully, due to the skill and professionalism of Capt. Sullenberger, this plane didn't crash, but made a miraculous emergency water landing. And the harrowing stories each passenger has about getting from the plane in the Hudson and safely to shore will truly bring you to tears. I read this book after reading "Sully". I highly recommend you read both books!

I remember when this plane went down, and how great Sully was. I have also seen the movie and liked it. I had read Sully's book, and wanted to read this one from the passenger's perspective. It was also a great read, and sad at times, but a very good feel for what it was like for the passengers.

The amount of detail in this book is extraordinary! The author(s) extensively interviewed almost every one of the passengers on the flight (a few did not want to be interviewed) and have reconstructed the entire series of events. Reads like an excellent survival novel, but the action is enhanced by the veracity of the experiences endured by each passenger. Highly recommended, regardless of how well you may think you know how the events transpired.

After seeing the movie, "Sully, " I wanted to know more: surely there were some who prayed, who later thanked God, although this was entirely omitted in the movie. And what of the survivors since that day? Have their lives changed? Have they sought the purpose for a second chance at life? Thankfully, the authors have done extensive research. Not only are these questions answered, but I learned so much more. The harrowing rescue onto the boats are one hundred and fifty-five separate miracles, many told in this book, many requiring others who valued the lives of strangers. I learned there were many heroes that day. And, as a personal bonus for me, I have recently moved to the Charlotte area and the small hometowns of the survivors are towns where I now visit and shop and recognize. At the time of the event, I was thankful like others, but had not noticed that this was a story about North Carolina as well as New York. This book is excellent. Thanks to the authors for writing it.

Readers will enjoy the stories from passengers and crew as well as the descent and crash and related events.Filling a book based on a short 3-minute occurrence was a challenge, but the author pulled it off.

Having just seen the movie "Sully", I was interested in the story from the passengers' point of view, It was riveting! The author's organization of the stories and the action was perfect. I felt I understood what they went through and I learned a lot about hypothermia and bravery. I loved the enthusiasm of New York and New Jersey's efforts and speed to save the passengers as well as the media celebrating the great ending. I recommend the book highly and the movie as well. And of course, the fantastic job of Mr. Sullenberger and Mr. Skiles.

Having read this book with great interest I now feel that anything Sully puts his name to, will be well done, whether it's writing a book or landing a big bird packed with people safely on a river! I particularly liked chapters 12,13 and 14 where he dealt with the nitty gritty of his final approach and safe landing. Even though I'm not prone to tears there were tears in my eyes all through the book as I read and are now as I write this review. Sully himself wonders why there are tears in the eyes of so many people as they speak to him about the incident. I know now. But then dear readers Sully is one super-cool dude. You're the man Sully I want in my corner in a crisis. Great value for money .

My mistake, should have read reviews before buying. Book is based solely on passenger's experiences during flight and water landing. Nothing, absolutely nothing refers to the cockpit and pilots, maybe a few lines. Really disappointing, so I'm now buying another book based on the Captain, Chesley B Sullenberger III.

Fantastic book about a brilliant pilot.

Very good

Loved this book of the film.