discussion on One Second After. I was unable to attend but they did a great job. Thank you Ladies.
I heard the discussion was lively and plenty of it and the Hobbit Hole didn't disappoint. The food was tasty.
One Second After by William Forscher was thought provoking, sad, interesting and tear provoking. It's a dark book.
It made me think of Alas Babylon by Pat Frank. The world has fallen apart and the various communities band together to try to protect themselves, their property, their resources and try to survive. Especially Black Mountain, NC. I was reading some of the comments about the book when I came across one who thought it ridiculous how the leader of the town sat around continuously talked and calculated about how much food or supplies they did or didn't have and how to ration. I personally thought it was a good thing. But I think he felt that was the boring part of the book I guess.
I bought the book right after Barbara announced so I could listen to it on hour and half drive home. Then I had to stop because I got a little spooked. It's a daunting subject and I was on Hwy 6 heading home outside College Station and it was dark. I didn't want my car to stop and be out there alone. There's not a lot of houses close to the road. But I went back to reading after several minutes. I had to know what happened. It made me wonder if I would be able to survive. I do have some neighbors but David is gone through the week. I then thought would I see him or Pam again. Knowing David like I do I know he'd find a way home to Pam and then me. But in the mean time could I protect myself, property and animals. Would I ever see my friends?
I have to admit I had tears running down my face several times.
Everyone liked the book including myself but we did find ourselves stopping due to the subject matter. Then start again. The ladies discussed how we each might handle a similar situation. And thought about how they might prepare. Just to name a few
- stock up on ammo
- stock up the pantry
- Gaye's riding her bike to the farm & relocate some guns
- over the counter medications
- first aid supplies
- batteries
- maybe fuel for any vehicle that runs on gas without computers.
Gaye commented that it was interesting that there was a train of thought in neighborly respect, community spirit and focus on faith in Our Father.
Everyone was sadden by the choices required to enforce and protect their resources.
I've tried avoid any spoilers after reading this.
I am currently reading Mr Forschers next book One Year After. And Barbara is reading it too. I want to see how they survived.
Date will be February 21st and the Location to be announced later. Watch the Blog link http://wtsbookclub1997.blogspot.com/ for any changes or updates. Then of course I will email y'all too when things change.
The next to choose will be Cheryl, Deborah, Denise, Diana, Ed, Gaye. Each of you should have a book ready should the person before not be ready.
So until next meeting and blog....~ The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn't know how to read. ~
