Titanic and the City of Widows it left Behind: The Forgotten Victims of the Fatal Voyage

The Titanic and the City of Widows it Left Behind is a book that focuses on the widows and children of the crew who perished on board. It explores how these women survived through poverty and grief and why their voices have been silent for so long.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

When the Titanic sank in April 1912, the world's attention was drawn to the tragic loss of lives of the passengers. Since then, films, dramatizations, adaptations, and books have primarily focused on the deceased. However, there is another group of people who have been overlooked in the narrative: the widows and children of the crew who perished on board. Author Julie Cook's great-grandfather was a stoker who tragically lost his life on the Titanic. Her great-grandmother was left to raise five children without a breadwinner. This book, "The Titanic and the City of Widows it Left Behind," delves into the stories of Emily and other widows who faced immense hardship and grief while fighting for survival. Cook has used original archive sources and accounts from descendants of crew members who also lost their lives to shed light on these women's experiences. The book explores the challenges they faced, including abject poverty and the absence of support systems, and seeks to answer why their voices have been largely unheard for so long. It is a poignant and eye-opening exploration of a lesser-known chapter of the Titanic's history, shedding light on the resilience and strength of these women in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399003469