IN SURVIVING SAVANNAH

SURVIVNG SAVANNAH by Patti Callahan

In Surviving Savannah, author Patti Callahan pens a moving historical fiction based on the true event of the sinking of the steamship the Pulaski. Reminiscent of the sinking of the Titanic, the Pulaski was a luxury boat moving wealthy families from Savannah to Baltimore, so they could escape the sweltering summer heat. When a boiler explodes, the ship quickly becomes a sinking vessel of death which claims the lives of many people including entire families. Similar to the Titanic, there were not enough lifeboats for everyone. The ship sank to the bottom of the ocean along with lots of treasures from the wealthy families and was never found.... until now.

Intertwined in this story from the past, is the present day story of Everly Winthrop. Born into a wealthy Savannah family, Everly was raised with the story of the Pulaski. After the wreckage is found, she is asked to help curate the museum display that will tell the story of so many lost lives that still touch the people of Savannah today. She struggles with the weight of this task as she has recently experienced a loss that she can't let go of.

HEADS UP- Surprisingly, there is a fair amount of profanity in this book (no F bombs). While the story itself is very good, the added language is so unnecessary that it gives it a feel of being added just to have it. There is also a comment about Everly having someone in her bed.