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Titanic Survivor
Titanic Survivor
Author: Violet Jessop, John Maxtone-Graham (Editor)
Violet Jessop's life is an inspiring story of survival. Born in 1887 in Argentina, the eldest child of Irish immigrants, at the age of 21 she became the breadwinner for her widowed mother and five siblings when she commenced a career as a stewardess and nurse on some of the most famous ocean going vessels of the day. Throughout her 40 year t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781574093155
ISBN-10: 1574093150
Publication Date: 4/14/2012
Pages: 290
Edition: Special Centennial E
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Publisher: Sheridan House
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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buzzby avatar reviewed Titanic Survivor on + 6062 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I wonder what "absolutely unique" means? As opposed to "relatively unique"?
nurse avatar reviewed Titanic Survivor on + 221 more book reviews
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This book was about the author's life more than her experiences on the Titanic and the Britannic. Although the information given was interesting and from a different point of view than the other books. I only wish she would have elaborated more on her experiences on the ships.
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I loved this book. Though it had alot about her growing up before getting to the stories about surviving the disasters, it was still very interesting.
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readingirl avatar reviewed Titanic Survivor on + 7 more book reviews
Excellent book! Violet Jessup had a fascinating life, and she is a great storyteller. Enjoy!


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