Joe Sutter's book, titled "747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation," focuses on the development and impact of the Boeing 747, which was the first wide-body airliner and revolutionized air travel.

In the book, Sutter, who was the chief engineer of the 747 program, shares his experiences and insights from the design and engineering process of the aircraft. He discusses the challenges faced during its development, the innovative technologies that were employed, and the collaborative efforts of the Boeing team. Additionally, Sutter reflects on the broader implications of the 747 for the aviation industry, including how it changed the economics of air travel and made international travel more accessible to the public.

The narrative also includes personal anecdotes from Sutter's career at Boeing, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the aviation industry during a transformative period. Overall, the book serves as both a technical account of the 747's creation and a memoir of Sutter's lifelong passion for aviation.