Life as We Knew It
What's it about
What if everything you took for granted—electricity, food, safety—vanished in a single night? Discover how one teenage girl's diary becomes a gripping testament to survival after a catastrophic event shifts the moon's orbit, plunging the world into a new, terrifying reality. Follow Miranda's day-by-day account as her family faces freezing temperatures, dwindling supplies, and the breakdown of society. You'll learn not just about surviving an apocalypse, but about the resilience of the human spirit, the sacrifices we make for loved ones, and the true meaning of hope when all seems lost.
Meet the author
Susan Beth Pfeffer is a prolific and award-winning author whose groundbreaking novel, Life as We Knew It, redefined the young adult dystopian genre for a new generation. With a career spanning decades and over eighty books, Pfeffer was inspired to write her iconic story after considering the real-world consequences of a cataclysmic event on everyday family life. Her ability to blend scientific speculation with intimate human drama has cemented her status as a master of speculative fiction.
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