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"A powerful, realistic story about life and love and the resilience of the human spirit. Just the right mix of action, drama, and romance." - Readers' Favorite
IN A WORLD WITHOUT MONEY, THE FIGHT TO SURVIVE BEGINS . . .
The economy crashed, the country is floundering, and Carrie Ashworth…
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1 author picked Life as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
In this dystopian novel, the apocalyptic event is the financial collapse of the United States. In the neighborhood of Logan Pond, the neighbors must work together to survive while hiding from the tyrannical government which has usurped authority after the collapse. I loved this book because the characters were so genuine, I almost believed they were real. If it weren't for the horrifying situation these characters found themselves in, I think I would actually enjoy the challenge of living off-grid in a community like this. The ending of the story was satisfying, not exactly a happy ending, mind you, but…
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