N. J. Sparks has written a thoroughly comprehensive guide to "what if."  What if terrorists succeed, on our own soil?  What if we build a bomb shelter in the backyard?  What if the unthinkable actually came to pass?  This novel is much more than a how-to, however.  Ms. Sparks has written an intense, believable, and thrilling story that will leave you breathless.  Caley Wells' vision of building her own bomb shelter in case of nuclear, chemical or biological attack takes you on a ride examing big government, property rights, and what it means to be an American.  Set in the high desert landscape of Arizona,  Ms. Sparks uses vivid imagery to paint a picture of American life resplendent with family, horses and love that is threatened beyond her characters' will to survive.  Educational, enlightening, and lucid, you will be asking yourself "what if" long after the last page is turned.
 
Lynda Hales
Spring 2005
 
 

A Choice to Survive by N. J. Sparks

 

N.J. Sparks has written a startling novel with great detail.  From the prologue to the climatic ending, the reader is drawn into this story of what our country faces today with the threats of terrorism.  The idea of terrorist’s attacks or even worse; a nuclear attack makes you stop to think what you would do, and how you would protect your family.

 

The main character, Caley, envisions a shelter to protect her family and friends and feels the day will come when they all will have to live there until danger is past.  Her planning comes to life when the United States is attacked.  The scramble to collect all the family and last minute supplies shows the fears, and yet the strength as the family all works together.

 

A Choice to Survive is a moving experience which leaves the reader with thoughts of their Choice to Survive.

 

Barbara Foster


 

 

OMG NJ I could NOT stop reading your book once I found the time to sit and read it! Here's my review:

N.J. Sparks' "A Choice to Survive" is a gripping tale of war, faith and family. As you follow the story of Caley Wells and her plan to make a new life for those close to her, you realize that nobody knows what tomorrow brings, but we can all be ready for what may lie ahead. I could not stop reading this, and recommend it to anyone in for something that will keep you turning the pages and reaching for your coffee. I enjoyed it very much.

What really freaked me out is that your story was based on what would happen should Bush be re-elected, before the election (I assume)...
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