After more than a decade of research at the National Archives and other repositories in the South and Mid Atlantic; Mark Ragan has put together an exhaustive work on the CSS H. L. Hunley. The narrative begins in the small machine shop in Mobile; Alabama; where the Hunley was conceived. The last chapter includes a detailed account of the recovery and excavation of the vessel. Ragan s personal accounts of his research and related activity enhance the overall reading experience. It ends with the vessel's recovery from her century-old gravesite on the ocean floor and the return to land of her final crew. This volume contains photographs and documents gathered from private and public archives around the United States and brings the reader up to date on the history of the vessel; as it has evolved since the publication of Mark Ragan's first book in 1995; The Hunley: Submarines; Sacrifice; Success in the Civil War. The new work adds an index and includes expanded endnotes; increasing its value as reference tool.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Healing by forgiveness-an important message for everyone.By ClareI heard of this book from another teacher of metaphysics and was glad to be able to find a copy. (Trust books!) Ordinarily I avoid books and films about the holocaust (too gut wrenching) but being personally familiar with successful healings through past life regression (via hypnosis; psychic intervention; etc.) I was intrigued. Author Hasidic Rabbi Gershom seems a down-to-earth heart centered teacher and dedicated healer who evidently helped hundreds of people; Jewish and non Jewish; to uncover their past life traumas in the Nazi death camps. He found that many Nazi victims reincarnated in the two decades after WW2. Their memories under hypnosis were verified by checking records; facts; witnesses; old newspapers; etc. and their healings are powerful and impressive. He comments extensively on individual and group karma.As an interfaith minister I was interested to learn more of the Hasidic and Kabala philosophy (they understand reincarnation) and found his description of Hasidic customs enlightening. The author's extensive explanation of the emphasis of genetics in Judaism is also fascinating; as far as it goes. His final message; including Hopi prophecy; is one of global spiritual unity and world peace.This is intense heavy duty reading; not for the faint of heart but highly informative and evidential of the power of healing by the release of our past traumas.Rev. Noël Szundy; MSW3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. good for my rabbiBy Phyllis N.good explanation of why the author feels that there has been a resurgence of conversion to judaism. iff you believe in reincarnation or genetic memory ; this is a good book for you. I'm that age that he describes . (boomer) it helped me come to terms with my own reasons for conversion. gave copy to rabbi.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Not Just ReincarnationBy NHBunionThis book stands out for its sensitive subject matter--that of Holocaust victims who later reincarnate. But it's also full of interesting info regarding the Jewish religion. I thoroughly enjoyed Rabbi Gershom's voice in print; he has that knack for writing where you feel you're simply sitting with a good friend; hearing fascinating tales.For anyone interested in reincarnation this one's a KEEPER.
