SOS: Spirit of Survival One Family's Chilling Account of the Costa Concordia Disaster

LOS ANGELES - Jan. 7, 2014 - PRLog -- One southern California family will never forget their ordeal aboard.

The four members of the Ananias family who were aboard, and one daughter who was in the United States, chronicled their ordeal in the recently released book "S.O.S.: Spirit of Survival" (Bird Street Books, Inc., October 22, 2013).

Theirs is a one-of-a-kind story of the incredible fortitude that ordinary people can conjure in order to overcome even the most harrowing of situations. Told from each of the five points of view, the book offers a unique and detailed look into the story behind the headlines surrounding the Costa Concordia's disastrous voyage. Their astounding account of the events before, during and, perhaps most shockingly, after the enormous cruise ship ran aground is sure to captivate and shock readers.

Their invaluable cruise safety and travel tips offer readers realistic steps to travel smart, prepare for the worst, and therefore, survive if or when necessary. The Ananiases are informed and passionate spokespeople, eager to address the current status of cruise line safety and the on-going issues that need to be resolved to make sure cruising is the safe and enjoyable vacation choice it is meant to be.

All are available for interviews and speaking engagements. They live in the Los Angeles area.