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Dive into the gripping first-hand account of Colonel Archibald Gracie, the first Titanic survivor to pass away after the tragic sinking. In this compelling narrative, Gracie seeks to debunk the myths surrounding that fateful night, sharing his personal experiences as he clung to the hull of an overturned lifeboat after heroically assisting many others to safety. This remarkable book also features poignant testimonies from other survivors, gathered from both American and British inquiries, revealing their heart-wrenching tales boat by boat. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, emerged from the shadows of slavery in 1797 in Swartekill, Ulster County, New York. This powerful narrative, as recounted by Truth to her close friend Olive Gilbert, vividly reflects the harrowing experiences she and her family faced as they were treated as the legal property of others. These formative experiences ignited her passion for activism, leading her to become a fervent abolitionist and a champion for womens rights. Her remarkable capacity for forgiveness towards those who inflicted such suffering upon her serves as an inspiring lesson for ...