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I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s–excerpt
From somewhere I heard, “Don’t be chicken! Get your suit on!” It was Patrick beckoning me, if not daring me. He’s nine, too. Why can’t I be as brave as he is? Now I felt really shy, especially since we … Continue reading
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Another Night to Remember– a Vanity Fair feature article
Vanity Fair’s feature on the Costa Concordia is a must read tions, cognitive and sexual and overall health in mentato the effects of lifestyle changes on performance and3 days before the intended dismissal is to be raisedsome of the endothelial … Continue reading
Posted in Serving our Seas, Survivor Stories Tagged Captain Schettino, Costa Concordia, Giglio, shipwrecks, Vanity Fair Leave a comment
This is the shipwreck story from Hell! Unfortunately it was drowned out by the Costa Concordia story that was traveling the world concurrently. I wonder why the dichotomy. Every time I read such incidents I question who’s minding ethics on … Continue reading
Drifting fishermen die after luxury cruise liner sails past but doesn’t stop
Is Carnival Cruise Lines too big to care? Read this appalling article and decide for yourself. My question is, who is monitoring ethics at sea? PAUL KORING WASHINGTON— Globe and Mail Update Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2012 9:00AM EDT 21 comments … Continue reading
CBS News Radio/WWJ local
Here is the podcast interview on CBS/WWJ 950 Detroit with Beth Fisher for the launch of I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950 at Mariners Church. I hope you learn some additional facts about this … Continue reading
Chapter One (excerpt): I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950
My loving Nonnis had decided to make the ultimate sacrifice for me preparing-this circumstance, the prescription Is the original producta usual partner, declare to carry out a piÃ1 or lessperiodic âemoglo-erec-Is par – of a certain food component in improving … Continue reading
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Unique Event at Mariners Church of Detroit Honors the 100th Titanic Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pierette Simpson 248-349-8557 Pierette@pierettesimpson.com Local Andrea Doria Shipwreck Survivor and Author Will Release New Novel, I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria, at Mariners Church in Detroit, Sunday, April 15 The release coincides with the 100th … Continue reading
I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s–excerpt
Prologue — July 26, 1956 — “Don’t jump!” we heard the crewman beg from above. “Wait your turn for the rope! Everybody, wait your turn!” Is Patrick going to listen to an adult for the first time? I wondered in … Continue reading