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Titanic: The John B. "Jack" Thayer Chronicles
On April 15th, 1912, the RMS Titanic slipped beneath the waters of the North Atlantic, taking 1500 people to their deaths. Only about 700 people survived, one of whom was 1st class passenger John B "Jack" Thayer Jr, who was on the ship till nearly the end, and then spent an unforgettable night, huddled on top of an overturned lifeboat waiting for rescue with over two dozen others. Although his mother survived, his father perished in the frigid waters.Jack described his experiences in various writings from 1912 to1940. For the first time, these are compiled into one volume, with footnotes and analysis, allowing us to witness his own experiences that night.
43 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 17, 2019
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November 17, 2023
When the RMS Titanic sank, 17-year-old Jack Thayer's life was forever changed when he was plucked from the icy Atlantic waters, one of the few to survive on the overturned Collapsible B lifeboat. His father, his friend, and over 1,500 others were not so lucky.
This book includes written accounts from Jack as a grief-stricken teen and, later, a man whose memories of the event have seemingly not faded. Though brief, this is an excellent testament to the power of memory and endurance of trauma over time.
Do not expect many biographical details on Jack, for this book is short and composed of his words, his memories.
This book includes written accounts from Jack as a grief-stricken teen and, later, a man whose memories of the event have seemingly not faded. Though brief, this is an excellent testament to the power of memory and endurance of trauma over time.
Do not expect many biographical details on Jack, for this book is short and composed of his words, his memories.
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