This week, we feature a classic deep-dive into a black man’s experience in the mid-20th century and a history of England’s King Alfred the Great that marries facts with drama. 
History
‘Shadow of the Titanic: The Extraordinary Stories of Those Who Survived’
By Andrew WilsonThis book traces the lives of the 705 survivors of the Titanic disaster, a kaleidoscopic collection of people. Titanic’s passenger list contained a wide selection of Edwardian society, from the wealthiest to the poorest. Few survivors were unaffected by their experiences. Most survivors lost family members. All endured the trauma of watching those in the water die. Some survivors fared poorly afterward, while others led successful lives. This book sheds light on a fascinating piece of the Titanic epic.
