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Why is it that plagues in American history get short shrift in school? Sure, we learn about the black death, but I recall very little about the Spanish Flu outbreak in 1918 even though more Americans died in that event than any other cataclysm to strike this nation. And now I read of Yellow Fever. A third of Memphis got sick in 1878 and a third of them died. You'd think that this would sere upon our national memory, but I didn't hear of it until I picked up this book. What's with the national amnesia on these types of events?
I have written a review as Bill Drinkmore, since this truly is a TEotWaWKI situation. I have to admit, though, that I feel a twinge of, well, maybe not exactly guilt, but a slight sense that some may think I'm making light of a very serious topic. I do not believe I am. Though the premise of Mr. Drinkmore is absurd (let me state for the record, I do not believe that zombies are real), the concept of survival in a world that doesn't give a crap about you, one way or another, is not. Mr. Drinkmore allows me to write on this subject without coming off as alarmist or a crackpot.
Or so I think.
Submitted by Bill on 5 September 2010 - 9:45am
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This book surprised me. My expectations were low having read other end-of-the-world novels written in the same era (Earth Abides, which I reviewed previously, being the worst culprit). Another oddity, this book seemed to well portray the life of a monk. Highly recommended.
Submitted by Bill on 27 May 2010 - 11:00pm
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I was surprised at how much I liked this book. Makes me want to go back and re-read the original. I agree 100% with Mr. Drinkmore, zombie fiction should be more about the story than the zombies.
Submitted by Bill on 24 April 2010 - 7:33am
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This book led me to discover Polyface Farms, home of the best eggs I have ever had. The four parts of the book are readable on their own. Combined, they make a great story. Highly recommended.
Submitted by Bill on 12 April 2010 - 11:00pm
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I am stunned that this was actually good. I only watched it because of the end-of-the-world theme, not expecting much from the typical History / Discovery Channel approach.
Submitted by Bill on 13 March 2010 - 12:00am
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Don't tell my foodie friends, but I had a meal at Olive Garden and it didn't kill me. I don't think I'll be returning, though.
Submitted by Bill on 28 February 2010 - 12:00am
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Another food rant: Why do people hate good food? Because they don't care about eating.
Submitted by Bill on 13 February 2010 - 12:00am
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An end of the world version of Man vs. Wild. I can't imagine they'll make this into a series, though.
Submitted by Bill on 30 January 2010 - 12:00am
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Brilliant! Funny! And yet, a very sensible approach to survival in a zombie environment.
Submitted by Bill on 24 January 2010 - 12:00am
