Too many people survived their childhood. They didn't enjoy it. They survived it and became great people despite their lackluster upbringing. Surviving rotary dial telephones, the Osmonds and polyester slacks is one thing. Surviving child neglect in a praise-less and critical home is quite another. They became great anyway. They survived well.These people aren't great [...]

It’s 1860 and Lake Michigan is about to swallow up the Lady Elgin and her 300 passengers. She has collided with a schooner and is sinking fast. After they jump into the freezing water, passengers hold onto any piece of wreckage they can find and hope they will survive until help arrives. For eighteen people that [...]