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Books about disasters and wars can be informative for the non-historian, but so often they fail to fully engage the reader who can be left with a head full of facts and figures yet very little idea of the real people involved in the great moments of history.
Survival is not such a book.
Garry Willmott has done his research – thoroughly and persuasively – and presents an epic sweep of 20th century history from the sinking of the Titanic through to the end of World War II.
Survival is not simply a narrative of these events, which are in themselves interesting, but is also the story of three generations of the Doherty family who lived through these times in the US, Britain and Europe.
Survival is not such a book.
Garry Willmott has done his research – thoroughly and persuasively – and presents an epic sweep of 20th century history from the sinking of the Titanic through to the end of World War II.
Survival is not simply a narrative of these events, which are in themselves interesting, but is also the story of three generations of the Doherty family who lived through these times in the US, Britain and Europe.
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Reviews
"A compelling read, this is the story of one family's journey through wars, tragedies and triumphs. A story of love, family, unity and resilience. Another great story from Australian author G. S. Willmott. Very difficult to put this one down."
Christine
"Historical thriller of how one family beat the odds to survive WWI and WWII... The ending leaves the reader astonished."
David
"A masterful book written in the most powerful way, about two families and their struggle with business, two world wars and the loss of the family and friends held dearest to them. From the very first page you are held in suspense, through the absorbingly vivid descriptions of the most horrific and colourful situations, that were the period during and between the two great wars. The spellbinding f
Ian