Royal Reads - 7.7.21...One Second After

I probably talk about this book a couple of times a month and being here at the farm has made me even more thankful I read it in book club several years ago.  

Next to the Bible, One Second After by William R Forstchen has made me think more than any other book.  I'm not am "the world is ending" kind of person.  I didn't really prep for Y2K.  I don't have a stash of ammo or dry goods or powdered milk.  I don't even have a kit to convert bath water to drinking water or those life straw things.  I've always just said, "I'm glad I'm married to Brian Royal."  That man is one you want to know if there is a natural disaster!

Back to the book...the premise is that an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapon is used by terrorists and wipes out all electricity and power.  Cars don't work.  Refrigerators become just boxes taking up space.  The world changes dramatically in an instant.  

One Second After follows the life of John Matherson, a widower with 2 daughters.  Seeing this new world through his eyes softens the scary-ness in places and heightens it in others.  It definitely opened my eyes instead of just taking our modern conveniences for granted.  It's a book that Homeland Security suggests all read--especially those working with them.  

I've also read the 2nd book in the series "One Year After" but I don't remember a lot about it, just that I liked it, too.  I didn't realize there was a 3rd book  (The Final Day) until just a few weeks ago.  I plan to re-read the first 2 before I read it.  I'm hoping I can get Brian to listen to the audible version at the same time so we can talk about it.

I could discuss this book all day long!  If you read it (or have already read it), PLEASE let me know so we can talk!