the things that keep us here
by Carla Buckley
Bantam Books Trade Paperbacks 2011
Imagine that you are a happy family living in a suburban area with your spouse and two daughters about age seven and twelve. Your marriage has become a function of running the family, with distance caused by the loss of a baby which your spouse essentially blames on your inattention, even though it was obviously an accident.
Your spouse advises that you are loved, but he is no longer in love with you and asks for a separation. He moves out, damaging his relationship with his children, especially the older girl
Into this peacefulness comes a pandemic of bird flu. It is anticipated that one-third to one-half of the American population will perish.
Ms. Buckley has written a gem of a story. the things that keep us here evolves in a thought-provoking linear process from beginning to end. Life is a day-by-day process, with crises, tragedies, and celebrations all taking their place in our lives.
The pacing of this story is wonderful in terms of letting the reader think through how they would deal with such a crisis. From my own life, it is amazing sometimes to see what personality traits cause people to persevere and blossom, while others turn inward and wither.
The twists and turns in this lovely story will hold your attention, wondering how you would handle such a situation. This may also be a life-saver for you, because who knows what is around your own corner. Think it all through and be ready.
Carla Buckley
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