One day last week Tyler came into work tired because he stayed up too late reading a book. When I asked him about this book and why he found it so captivating we had a short discussion about how we would react to an emergency situation and how Cedar Rapids reacted to the flood. I asked him to write a review so maybe others would have an interest. Currently the Coe Library does not have the book on the shelves but it is a current topic about our society. Here's his review......Sandy
Imagine living in a world where there was no electricity. Imagine not being able to take a normal shower or going to get food at the nearest grocery market. In the book, One Second After, written by William R. Forstchen, a father and his family must learn to adapt and survive after an electromagnetic pulse has disabled all electronics around him. He has to do things no one in their lifetime should have to do, all for the safety and survival of those he loves. This riveting book does not hold back as it throws countless obstacles and problems at the main character, John. If you have ever wondered what the significance of learning the history of our nation or why you had to read Animal Farm in high school, this book can show the value of such information. Once this book starts, it is a slippery slope down to the end as you read about how morality and civilization can change only one second after an EMP strike. T. Gunderson
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