Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania is the latest nonfiction work by author Erik Larson. In Dead Wake, Larson introduces the reader to several surviving passengers and crew members of the doomed Lusitania, as well as the German U-Boat captain who ordered the firing of the torpedo. Along the way the reader learns of the anguish of President Wilson with the death of his wife, Ellen, and the turmoil of his courtship with Edith Galt. Both prove to be a distraction to Wilson with regards to the war in Europe. The book is well written and makes for an interesting read. The reader cannot help but feel emotions, if only the ship had sailed faster, if only it had left port sooner. I found the book particularly interesting given that my husband's Great-grandmother was aboard the Lusitania when the torpedo was fired. She died shortly after being brought ashore. For further information and books about the Lusitania see the
SCCCLD website. Also, see more
books written by Erik Larson.
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