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Her Real LifeMargaret "Molly" Brown was born in 1867 in Missouri. She moved to Leadville, Colorado, as a young woman. She married J.J. Brown. He was a mining engineer. They struck gold in 1893. This made them very wealthy.The Titanic SurvivalIn 1912, Molly boarded the RMS Titanic. When the ship hit an iceberg, she helped load lifeboats and got on Lifeboat 6. In the boat, she rowed and fought with a crew member to go back and save more people. This is why she is called "unsinkable".Life After the SinkingMolly used her fame and wealth to help others. She gave money to charities. She also fought for women's right to vote and better education. She was a brave, loud, and generous woman.The Movie and BookThe book by Al Hine is based on her amazing life. It was written to match the 1964 film starring Debbie Reynolds. The movie is a musical. It shows her as a tough girl who wants to join Denver's rich society.