Catastrophes and Heroes

by Jerry Borrowman

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Historical Fiction is something this author knows well. Catastrophes and Heroes: True Stories of Man-Made Disasters, is another prime example of how well Jerry Borrowman does his research and brings stories to life for readers.

This book explores Man-Made Disasters that could have been avoided, but for various reasons such as selfishness, dishonesty, lack of concern and follow-through, including lack of knowledge of how something works. I'd not heard of most of these incidences because, in the past, the Titanic had always been at the forefront of man-made disasters. I liked hearing new stories, even though some were harder to read than others when so many people died as a result of the disasters. The beauty in these stories were the heroes who came to the rescue trying to save lives. I especially loved the actual stories quoted by the people involved. It drew me in making me invested in the lives of these real people.

This truly is more than a history book as the eight disasters are explored into the why's and what should have beens. Catastrophes and Heroes: True Stories of Man-Made Disasters can be enjoyed by all, but I highly recommend it to history buffs like me who love to see history come to life through great writing.