Experience the Titanic Mystery
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The content was excellent, as with most IMAX films. The film really help one to appreciate the intensity of danger being felt when being that far below sea level. However, the picture quality was not as good as expected and the sound quality was disappointing; in monophonic format.
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This highly descriptive story brings a powerful insight of personal hopes and fears, excitement and terror, youth and age. Maggie Murphy's experience on the Titanic journey and of her life after allows us an almost personal part in that tragic event.
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The Relic takes two teens on a spell binding trip into the past.  As I picked up the book to begin reading I wondered if, since I am well beyond my teens, would I enjoy the book? I didn't wonder past the Prologue!  Clark Burbridge pulls the reader right into the story.

All those historical aspects caused me to do a bit of research: of George Washington at Valley Forge, of the Zulu, of Native American Legends, and the Hole in the Rock. Particularly interesting was the story of sinking of the Britannic, sister ship to the well-known, unsinkable Titanic.

If you like adventure mixed with history, the unknown and a splash of inspiration, you will enjoy The Relic.

After a great ending, I had to read the Epilogue. Something new is about to happen! Now, I wonder when his next book is due to be released.
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I truly enjoyed reading this book.  It was a wonderfully written book although a little slow at the beginning.  Once Maggie got on the ship, I couldn't put it down.  The descriptions were so precise, I felt like I was one of the passengers.  I could feel the excitement, apprehension and fear of the passengers as well as sense the chaos of that night.  I felt the cold and shock Maggie must have endured on the lifeboat and the sense of peace when she returned to Ireland. Several times throughout the book, I felt choked up by the emotions I experienced just reading this book.  I've always been interested in the Titanic tragedy and this was the best story I've read about it.  I look forward to reading more from this author.
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Not only was the subject matter of the Titanic of general interest, but the writing was so engaging that it was difficult to put the book down until it was finished.  The author sited many sources and was a master at putting the information gained  from these sources into a well constructed consecutive order to unfold the story of the Titanic.  He was able to convey even the construction details in a very understandable and interesting way.  This is a very readable and informative book that answers the questions that have swirled around the sinking of the Titanic.
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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK!

Hearts That Survive: A Novel of the Titanic by Yvonne Lehman

The Titanic! Everyone wants to be aboard on the first trip across the ocean on this wonderful, powerful, unsinkable `city' it is called because of the size of this marvelous ship. The worlds richest of the rich is traveling aboard the most beautiful and high-class way of travel in the world in this era.
Lydia Beaumont is no different that all of the other wealthy class, traveling from London to New York on the Titanic. She is accompanied by her fianc, John Ancell and long time employee of her father and wanna be husband of Lydia, Craven Dowd.

Lydia was thrilled to say yes to John's proposal of marriage, and his wanting to have the wedding on this magnificent ship with all of the first class wealthy travelers invited. And so the plans begin, with help from some of the most famous wives in history. This was to be the wedding of all weddings, the first of many on the Titanic, and a party afterwards that exceeds anything anyone could ever imagine. And this is just the way it happens. Lydia is so very happy, John has made her the happiest woman in the world on this night of their wedding. But it was Craven Dowd that was not the happy one, but to Lydia's surprise Craven did not object to the wedding, instead he actually agreed to be John's best man. Against his will that is, but because he knew it was what he should do. Everything was beautiful, actually it all went down just perfect. Then it was over, the guest begin to head to their rooms. That was when Lydia felt something, but not sure what. And since John didn't seem to feel the same thing, she thought it was just the jitters from the wedding. That's all it could be, right?

Being the first book I've read by Yvonne Lehman, I was sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised at the awesomeness of this book. Ms. Lehman pens an unforgettable story that will be on the minds of its readers for a good while. The outstanding characters finds their way into the hearts of its readers, grasping and never letting go. From the Breath-taking wedding in the beginning of the book until the lives of its survivors decades later, readers will be mesmerized by the shocking details and the unique emotions of each of the characters as we place ourselves in this story right along with them. The author has an awesome way of describing each scene to give a feeling of realism throughout the book. The scenes after the ship started sinking were unbelievably and awesomely written. From the emotions between husband and wife and family members to the cruel trick men tried to get aboard the survival boats shows emotions so realistic it gives a feeling that these things really happened the way the author writes them. I will however say I didn't care for Craven Dowd and his attitude. He could in no way replace John and the love he and Lydia shares. The way Craven survived and made himself out to be he hero, well just didn't set well with me, but then you gotta have Craven's kind in every book, don't you!

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I appreciate the way the author stresses that God is always with us in our difficulties even though we can't see or feel him, or understand why tragedies such as this happens. We can always trust in Him, and depend on Him in our lives. I appreciate the opportunity to read and review this book and will be looking for more books from this author. I highly recommend this book for anyone to read. In this year 2012, the 100th year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, this is one book you do not want to miss out on.

I rec'd this book from Abingdon Press through PUYB blog tours. I was not expected to give a positive review, only an honest one. The opinions in this review are mine only.
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April 15th, 2012 marked the 100th anniversary of the devastating sinking of the Titanic, a disaster that left almost 1,500 of the 2,209 on board this "unsinkable ship" dead. While most everyone knows of the Titanic through books, movies, plays, etc. most accounts center around the actual sinking of the ship. But what of its passengers? Who were they, where did they come from and, for the survivors, where did they go after? This book seeks to tackle those topics, and many more, to give an account of the people of the Titanic and what this ships sinking meant for the world as well as the age in which it occured.

The Titanic's first class passenger list is a veritable "who's who" of the gilded age and represented a small world of travel, luxury and excess. With last names like Astor and Guggenheim, celebrated artists and presidential aides, socialites and suffragettes, and millionaires from just about every corner of industry and society these people held influence over much of the western world of the time. What sets this account apart from others I have read and seen is the human aspect that gives us a glimpse into each of their lives, telling us where they come from, how they lived and what brought them onto the Titanic for its maiden voyage. It also showed us the good and the bad of how they responded to the boat's sinking. With pictures included throughout I got a real feel for these Titans (and Titanesses) of the age and was fascinated to see these people, who I had previously only known by name, as real people who made mistakes, shocked society, loved as they saw fit and, for many, suffered huge losses that no amount of money could make up for.

The other surprising aspect of this book for me was learning about the aftermath of the crash and how it affected the survivors. Becoming committed to the various passengers as I learned their stories I was devastated to learn when some (actually many) did not live through the crash. Being friends and contemporaries of these lost souls compounded the survivor's hurt, grief and lose and they manifested that in a variety of ways. Some died shortly after, either naturally, from complications of their ordeal or of their own hands, while others went on to live long and, for many, productive lives. Some, such as Margaret Brown, worked dilligently to help those poorer survivors who did not have the money to rebuild their lives after the crash and seemed to see their survival as a type of miracle that showed them they needed to actually live again and continue when others were unable. Others were villified for their actions after the sinking and this dogged them until their deaths.

I have always been fascinated by the Titanic, as so many are, and I am so glad I read this book to give me a more well rounded view of the ship, its occupants and its impact on our world. When something so tragic occurs it stops everyone, even 100 years later, and makes them reaccess not only what happened but what we can learn from it. My love of this never-ending story is renewed, thanks to Hugh Brewster and his wonderful look into the lives aboard the Titanic.
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Senan Molony's "Titanic Scandal: The Trial of the Mount Temple" is an outstanding book.  I highly recommend this book for any Titanic enthusiast, or anyone interested in the Titanic.  Mr. Molony makes his case for why he thinks the Mount Temple is the real Mystery Ship. He goes into great detail, using correspondence by former crewmen of the Mount Temple,  and other facts not brought up by both the American and British Inquiries in 1912.  A wonderful read.
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Found this top notch production one of the best Titanic dramas with flawlessly executed performances by every cast member.  If you want to be transported back to 1909-1912 Belfast era when the Titanic is being designed, built and launched, this series is your ticket.  Set design, costumes and visual effects are excellent. Want to see and enjoy it all over again.
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intriguing thesis.  I love mysteries on board ship
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Great story and well written. It tells the story of the Titanic in a different way . It moves great and kept my interest. Would recommend.
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If you want facts along with the feeling of being on board the ill-fated Titanic.....read this account.  I have read other Titanic books but this is the only one that had individual experiences quoted. Of course the experiences were similar, because the survivors were interviewed by a panel after the disaster happened. We "feel" what they went through...if that is even possible! Eeriely spellbinding!
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This book is a must read for anyone interested in the Titanic  tragedy. Here one will find actual accounts of of the short life of the Titanic as told by those who actually lived it. It is fascinating  to discover how different people living through the same event can have such diverse and disparate perceptions. This is a long book but every page has something important  to say about the night of April 14/15 1912. I highly recommend this book.
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Read all by now. It's thrilling story and sad. Of course more tragedy than of Titanic because in shorter time so many has perished. It's a tale of heroism on the part of Storstad who clashed with Empress of Ireland. Story of animosity between the 2 captains, disbelief and character assassination of the Storstad staff although, of course, fatal mistakes happened and the Empress was hit. It'll be interesting to read and there are some nice pictures as well. I highly recommend the book.
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This was an illuminating look at the lives of various first-class passengers on the Titanic: who they were, why they were there, how their lives intertwined before, during and after the disaster.  It takes a while to pick up steam (much like a large ocean liner), but accelerates as it takes us closer to the calamity.  We are shown how the people we have come to know react, and eventually how even the survivors are often haunted by this "night to remember".
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Yes another book about Titanic but, this was so beautifully written that you became involved with every character form the beginning.  So great and what a surprisel ending.  So good.
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Great story,in the backdrop of the 1900s. Good read with many twists and turns. Anyone who likes stories about the Titanic and history will enjoy this