Chilling. Anyone who reads this will understand that nuclear war is sheer madness. That even to survive the actual war, is no survival at all. Every school aged child should read this. As our world becomes less tolerable, we are becoming less stable and the likelihood of nuclear war is becoming more possible. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. Annie Jacobson does a fantastic job. There is no question that nuclear war is survivalable. It Is Not!!!!