While this is a work of fiction about 2 groups of people attempting to survive after a full economic collapse of the western world, there is enough history and facts in the book to really make a person stop and consider what would happen in this situation. This is a book that brings together a group of pacifists and militia who are thrown together after the collapse and subsequent rebuild of a once strong, proud country.

Many of the events and conditions of the story line are found in the book, " More...

Full of good ideas of how philosophies can be different and yet symbiotic at the same time. There were some themes that I would have liked to see expanded, but the story flows pretty well. The sequel is supposed to be out this month (Oct)...yay!

I enjoyed Mr. Bunker's first fiction book and am looking forward to the next in the series. Surviving Off Off-Grid is still my favorite, but Mr. Bunker has shown that he has a talent for fiction writing as well.

An exceptional read - would give it more stars if I could!

Torn through this read while traveling - an excellent page-turner that has a deeper philosophical angle as well as a great story line.

Very much looking forward to the following books in Michael Bunker's series!

Very interesting. Fast read. Looking forward to the next in the series.