Page Count:  320

Author:  Charles R. Pellegrino

Publisher:  Avon

ISBN:  0-38070-892-2

Category:  Non-fiction

Genre:  Historical/Reference

Dove's (Personal) Review:   "Her Name, Titanic" is an incredible tale of the Titanic, and Her tragic misfortune. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in the ship's past, crew, passengers, story, myths, route, disaster, and capivating spells. People also interested in space exploration will find this book fascinating. Charles Pellegrino did a phenomenal job in paralleling inner space, and outer space.
     In "Her Name, Titanic" we are invited onboard, to explore the ship at our leisure, on the surface, as well as on the ocean floor. We share the passenger's experiences during the time of disaster, and are able to envision the Titanic's last moments during her maiden voyage.
     It is a well written piece, and contains the ability to take the reader into a lifeboat, granting us permission to hear the cries of disbelief, fear, and shock, over the ocean's surface that dreadful night. With Pellegrino's descriptive words, and use of metaphors, the readers are able to observe the bodies floating helplessly in the North Atlantic, and feel the life-saving grips of survivors on the edges of lifeboats pulling them to safety. Readers can feel the icy water, and the chill in the air biting at their bodies, while turning from page to page.
     This book envelopes the reader completely, as the ocean enveloped the Titanic itself. I found it an entertaining piece, as well as a tragic piece. A piece written in truth, as well as misery.
     The Titanic has held thousands of people under Her spell for almost a hundred years, myself included. Reading this book, you will discover some of the reasons why, if you have not encountered them yet.
     Run, don't walk, to the nearest bookstore, or library, and read this captivating, historical catalog of events that dreadful night!!!
     While you're at it, make sure to pick up a copy of Stephen Spignesi's "The Complete Titanic." Pellegrino's book is good, but Spignesi's book is AWESOME!!! The best Titanic book written!