Learning about the women on the Pulaski was key in Everly's progression through her own loss. The acts of research and discovery of the potential connection between passengers on the Pulaski and her friend, Mora, filled her with a renewed energy and purpose. Each clue discovered brought enlightenment to her. The personal challenges of the ones who survived through determination, perseverance, and ingenuity opened her mind to the possible. This is the beauty of historical fiction. It brings to surface the tenacity and grit oftentimes required. Learning about other people's stories does offer opportunities to see ourselves from different perspectives. Whether a story is similar to mine, or not, is not important. It's more important to me to hear the story itself and maybe better understand mankind and relationships a little better each time.