Enjoyed the good examples and bad examples with consequences for either behaviors, mother trying to steal two different times with bad consequences, Max a good example – while you cannot help everyone, you can help some; Max thought he was prepared but realized he could have done more. The need to avoid strangers whose motives you do not know. Two suicidal people – Norma and Jeremy – they could have survived but gave up – NEVER GIVE UP. Jeremy’s bad example of his life course – futility of pursuit of money- Norma’s pursuit of fun, foolish, aimless life goals. Drug addict Chad useless until he made up his mind to be productive.
Good examples of when the crash occurs, need to act decisively – Max leaving work ignoring his boss’ threats and the mother gathering her children from school ignoring
the teachers. FOCUS very good.
Please, please, please do a sequel to this book. I want to see how the small group of Max, Mandy and the others go about sustaining themselves. Practical examples of unselfishness, hard work, cooperation, planning and follow through.