Anyone remember a book - Democratic Underground

Texasgal

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Sun Jan-10-10 07:53 PM
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Anyone remember a book

from the late 70's?

The premise: A story about how radiation kills a community and there is a one person left, she lives in this town pilfering what is left and one day finds that someone in a hazmat suit has detected her.

It's a far fetch, but does anyone remember know this book/story?

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waiting for hope

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Sun Jan-10-10 08:21 PM
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1. Kinda sounds like The Andromeda Strain, but

Edited on Sun Jan-10-10 08:21 PM by waiting for hope

not quite...hope you find an answer!

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Texasgal

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Sun Jan-10-10 08:27 PM
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2. Thanks!

I am DYING to find this book... my problem is I cannot remember all the details. I remember reading it and liking it!!! I hope someone can help!

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TomClash

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Sun Jan-10-10 08:49 PM
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3. At your service . . .

Z for Zachariah is the name of the book. I read it long ago. Happy reading. :hi:

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Texasgal

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Sun Jan-10-10 09:26 PM
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4. OH MY GOSH!!!!

THANK YOU!!!

You do not know how long I have looked for this book!!! I owe you something HUGE!!!!

WOW. REALLY. THANK YOU!!!

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TomClash

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Mon Jan-11-10 08:30 AM
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5. I'm happy to help

Have fun reading the book.

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Texasgal

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Fri Jan-15-10 09:17 PM
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6. Just wanted to let you know

that I received my book from amazon today! I am so excited, it's cold and rainy this weekend perfect for cracking open this book!

As a person that helped me find it I would be happy to pass it along after I am done if you are interested. I have traded books with DU'ers for several years now.

Lemme know... and THANK YOU again!

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jonnyblitz

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Sun Jan-24-10 06:07 PM
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7. the book was also made into a BBC movie in 1984 and can

be found broken down into 8 or so parts on youtube.

here is a link to part 1 if you are interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53u2jPltuI4

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MountainLaurel

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Mon Jan-25-10 04:23 PM
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8. Thanks Jonny!

I read the book for a young adult literature class in library school. I'll definitely have to spend some time watching this one.

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jonnyblitz

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Tue Jan-26-10 07:51 PM
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9. I had never heard of it, to be honest, until i read this thread

and googled the title and found the youtube link.

I hope you are well, I haven't seen you post in awhile. I still remember meeting you in D.C at an anti-war event long ago, I am not sure if you remember. :hi:

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TomClash

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Sat Jan-30-10 03:09 PM
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10. Thanks so much for the offer - happy reading! nt

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