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Survival Was Only The Beginning - A Costa Concordia Story
On Friday January 13th 2012, the cruise ship, Costa Concordia, ran aground spilling 3200 passengers and 1,000 crew members into the dark water of the Mediterranean. Thirty two people died and many more suffered physical and emotional scars that are still healing. Andrea and Laurence Davis, South African natives and Canadian citizens were unable to find space in a life boat and leading the way, followed by others, had to swim for their lives as the 2000 foot-long ship was rolling over on top of them.
Filled with raw emotion, the chaotic events of that night are told through Andrea’s eyes from the over-turning dining room, to the open deck rife with panic and confusion, the decision to jump into the black waters and swim to a rocky shore, and the painful hike over coral rocks to safety. We witness the warm hospitality of the local Islanders who rescued, fed and clothed the survivors and the waiting world who prayed for news of their safety. The incredible decision to return to the scene of the disaster only six months later and thank the people of Giglio, despite the challenges of language and customs, attest to the open-hearted courage of the Davis couple.
Their hopes, fears, prayers, tears and joy bring the reader on board and into troubled waters as we get an insider’s look at a maritime disaster that is still in the news.
Filled with raw emotion, the chaotic events of that night are told through Andrea’s eyes from the over-turning dining room, to the open deck rife with panic and confusion, the decision to jump into the black waters and swim to a rocky shore, and the painful hike over coral rocks to safety. We witness the warm hospitality of the local Islanders who rescued, fed and clothed the survivors and the waiting world who prayed for news of their safety. The incredible decision to return to the scene of the disaster only six months later and thank the people of Giglio, despite the challenges of language and customs, attest to the open-hearted courage of the Davis couple.
Their hopes, fears, prayers, tears and joy bring the reader on board and into troubled waters as we get an insider’s look at a maritime disaster that is still in the news.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 22, 2013
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August 15, 2017
Very nice first-person account of a horrible tragedy. Thanks for sharing.
This story brought me to tears several times. True courage and love expressed so beautifully. Very encouraging ending for those experiencing ptsd.
This story brought me to tears several times. True courage and love expressed so beautifully. Very encouraging ending for those experiencing ptsd.
August 26, 2020
Veteran cruiser.
I have gone on 31 cruises so was naturally interested in the .concordia story.maybe I may give up cruising.......Bob states
I have gone on 31 cruises so was naturally interested in the .concordia story.maybe I may give up cruising.......Bob states
July 2, 2025
If you’re looking for a full account of the disaster this is not the book. This is really just the story of one couples story on the ship. Quick read.
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