Reviews – FEREIDUN

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Unlike any Titanic story I’ve read or seen, Dr. Fereidun Shokatfard’s work blends poetry and reflection to offer a dreamlike, almost meditative experience of the tragedy. This is not a historical account, but a spiritual journey—one that invites readers to consider not just what happened on that fateful night, but what it means for us today. Inspired by a survivor’s memory and carried by lyrical storytelling, the book feels like a quiet conversation with the past. It's brief, haunting, and unexpectedly introspective—a compelling read for those open to a more soulful take on history.

Amazon Customer

A refreshing perspective of the Titanic

This was a really nice and refreshing take on a rather well-covered topic - Titanic. It was nice that the author knew one of the survivors and could weave that into the story on a personal basis. Telling the story through poetry was really kind of cool. Long story short, if you would like a quick read and would enjoy a unique perspective on Titanic, this book is well worth a look.

Robert McGibbon

A refreshing take on Titanic

it is a requiem in verse, honoring those who played so others would not die in silence. A somber, deeply moving tribute to the power of music and the human spirit.

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Deldric Bratcher

Fereidun Shokatfard's Titanic is not just another Titanic story; it is a Titanic experience. The author chooses the story poem, allowing poetry to do what it does best: pull readers into a world where time is not linear, where readers drift between past and present like it is perfectly normal. Fereidun uses the story poetry, the epic poem, causing the reader to enter a world where fact, fiction, truth, and imagination are barely distinguishable. Yet, it all seems perfectly believable. So, we are not surprised when Fereidun, the ghost passenger who is leading us through the Titanic at the exact moment of its sinking, speaks of dragons, mermaids, walking trees, and toy-eating fish. Then flash, we are back, the band is playing, the ship is going down-Fereidun uses the story poem to do what poetry does best, causing readers to look at humanity at that exact moment in time, facing such terror. Then, suddenly, we turn our gaze inward, and the questions come. If we were in the Titanic band, could we play "Nearer my God to Thee" as the ship is sinking into the icy water? What are our values? What do we stand for? What would we sacrifice our lives for? What would we do if we were on the Titanic at that moment in time? And then flash forward, how would we live our life after experiencing such horror, such loss of life? Could we live our lives as Edwina, a Titanic survivor and the inspiration of this story, who lived to be one hundred and found joy in her everyday life? It is these questions that make the reading of Fereidun's Titanic important for all ages.

Penelope Torribio

Fereidun's Titanic is an Experience, not a story.

"Titanic: A Personal Spiritual Encounter with the Past" is an extraordinary read that goes beyond the typical historical accounts of the infamous ship. This book blends history, art, and poetry in a way that makes the Titanic’s story feel deeply personal and spiritual. Dr. Shokatfard's perspective is both reflective and immersive, offering a heartfelt connection to the past. The inclusion of poetry adds an emotional depth, while the artwork enhances the storytelling, making the book not only informative but also visually and emotionally compelling. For those who love history with a touch of personal reflection and creativity, this book is a must-read. Highly recommended for Titanic enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a beautifully crafted narrative!

Amazon Vine

Just started the book and I already am hooked. Book arrived swiftly and I can’t wait to finish it, such an interesting book, as I am very interested in all things titanic. Great writer, and such a thought-provoking, fascinating read.

Amazon customer

Hooked Immediately!

This book was written with a passion that goes deep into the emotion of the author's voice, as he shares a poetic picture of the final scene of the titanic. The book is uniquely expressed as a tribute to Edwina and all who were on the Titanic while the band was playing and then finally submerged into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

Megan Baierski

Passionate and Heartful

Beautifully written. A unique take on the tragic voyage of the Titanic. The author’s personal and emotional connection to the passengers and telling their agonizing experience through poetry offers the reader a unique perspective on the story of Titanic.

Amazon Customer

Beautifully written

The "Titanic " is a novel by Dr. Fereidun Shokatfard that explores the spiritual, psychological aftermath of the disaster, focusing on one of the survivor ; an adorable Edwina Celia Trout Mckenzie whom he met in 1980 when she was 96 years old and lived to be 100; later he visited Edwina's grave His book uses the Titanic as a backdrop to examine themes of the human capacity for both empathy and trauma, loss, grief and compassion. Edwina wanted him to write about them and keep the story alive. He became a ghost passenger amongst the first class passengers, later joining the third class. Most of the time he resonates with the music of the Titanic Band. listening to : "Nearer my God to Thee" the last song the band played as the ship was sinking. Once writer quete one of the RUMI's vers: "Speak with the language of love" and mentioned that all the members of the music band, engineers, members and the labors of the ship who perished all speaking of love .. Then a year after he entered the realm of reality and fantasy. The Titanic became alive...

Saifi Sharghi

Very good book about TITANIC