I loved the book. I'm writing this review after listening to it for a second time. Loved all the characters and all of their stories throughout the novel. Definitely would recommend this to any friend.

Great book, scared me to death with the way the world is now, but if something like this has to happen to save the United States then...

I'm not very religious and I don't like it to be pushed on me and that was the sort of feeling I got while listening to this book.

The break down of weird details gets aggravating like describing the state troopers magazine holder in detail, I just don't understand why that's important to the listener. It could have been a great story but the delivery was just wrong for me.

When discussed around the campfire all gathered agreed, we may be very close to fighting tyrants in our country. Realistically, look around. Our education system, for years has been revising history, extolling the virtues of a new world order and turning out ill-prepared youth. Millennials, who have little grasp of our hard fought for freedoms. Dependent people willingly elect liars and those wanting to fundamentally change America and our way of life. I think a rebellion is on the horizon. Much of what Mr Rawles writes about may prepare some. Time will tell.

If you like PA fiction then you will like this book. Heavy on details especially about gear, love that survival gear!

informative, fair warning

Sure, he tells a good story, even though he leaves the impression that people who are not really religious in the Judeo Christian tradition somehow cannot be moral people.

Organization of the retreat.

everyones an oldman

It would be nice if the author didn't cram his religion down your throat but overall it is a good book.

BOTTOM LINE - I highly recommend it to everyone who is concerned and looking down our nations path.
I confess, I didn't know what to expect when I started this book but am glad I did. This is a well planned and constructive novel and is PACKED with info. I found myself taking research notes ! ! !
The narrator reads (sounds) older than most of the characters but, I gave him a chance and found I was able to deal with his style.

Thank you JWR

I loved the story and the information that was heard. Makes for a great story. Wish they made this into a movie.

This book is great from the standpoint of content. The explanations and outlines of operations help anyone unfamiliar with militaristic procedure understand what's going on but not to the point of turning former military people away.

The narrator was well spoken, but in my opinion his accent detracted from the story. I feel almost bad for saying that but it really was a challenge to overcome. I will say, though, that his use of military terms was refreshing. So many narrators of other books I've listened to stumble their way through the acronyms and pronunciation of military specific jargon.

Overall I believe that anyone even remotely interested in prepping or survival in situations ranging from disasters to civil strife would enjoy this book and even take away lessons no matter how small. Likewise I believe those that simply like a good adventure story would appreciate this novel.