Alive on the Andrea Doria! About author,Pierette Simpson

SUGGESTED DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What were your personal circumstances for immigrating to America?
What is your recollection of the moments during the crash?
How were you and your grandparents rescued?
Do you or your grandparents remember any details about the crew’s actions?
How was your family affected emotionally or otherwise from the tragedy?
Was your family compensated for the loss of property?
Why wasn’t a court trial held to determine culpability?
What prompted you to write ALIVE ON THE ANDREA DORIA?
How did your objectives change after speaking with other survivors and maritime scientists?
What sources were instrumental in reaching your conclusions?
How does your research explain the collision? The sinking?
Why did both Italians and non-Italians originally blame the captain and his crew?
Why should the public believe your book’s explanation, rather than previous theories?
Why is this event remembered as “the greatest sea rescue in history?”
Have you derived any personal gratification from writing your book?
Why is your story considered inspirational?
Why do you say you’re grateful for the catastrophe?

What is the current condition of the wreck?
Is ocean travel safer now as a result of the Andrea Doria/Stockholm collision?
How are you involved with naval architects, marine engineers, divers, and memorabilia collectors?
Have you traveled by sea since the collision?
Is there a movie in the works?
What other books do you plan to write?

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ALIVE on the Andrea Doria! The Greatest Sea Rescue in Histor