Review: Understanding comes in replaying the past...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2013
Kathy tells her story about the Abstinence and Protection Camp.  She covers the beginning days and how individual campers are dealing with the reality that they are now alone in the world.  And, lots more...Ignacio's stories are read to the camp occasionally to instill the values of the tribe.  I particularly liked "Old Henrietta" which speaks to the idea of individual merits.  Everyone has value if you look deep enough.Meanwhile, the camp continues to grow and improvements are made.  Expansion of the cabins occurs and solar panels are installed.  Hector and Kathy work on "tightening up" the cabin walls to preserve heat in the winter.  Scavenger trips go down near the "Fog Line" to find useful items.An outbreak of the flu sickens most of the camp and with limited medical supplies, quarantine is the only way to try and control it.The Mayor still insists on discipline and teamwork in the camp.  Education is paramount for the younger ones and they form a Ninja unit!  The talents of each and every individual are utilized.Try and put yourself in the minds of these youngsters as they battle for survival.  Children grow up fast and must work together in order to survive.Wait until you see what happens to Douglas on one of the scavenger missions near the FOG! OUCH!!This book is lengthy but it delves into a lot of areas.  The reader learns a lot more about the initial campers and the manner in which they lived.  Also, a follow-up on the Chief (Mike) and his girlfriend!Never give up hope for the future as one doesn't know what may be on the horizon.Highly recommended...