November 3, 2011
Fail Safe
When I was about eight years old the Senator gave me his copy of Fail Safe. "Read this, boy," he admonished me. As sentient creatures know, it is the story of a bomber carrying a thermonuclear device which, due to communication breakdown, cannot be recalled as it heads to the Soviet Union to drop its bomb.
Terrifying stuff. Especially at eight years old.
We are unfortunately now at Fail Safe. The Europeans will melt down in the next four weeks, and we shall follow. Do you think the last two years sucked? Wait until you see the next two.
I love reading this blog because you are so optimistic!
Posted by: rdennis at November 4, 2011 7:42 PMI realize I am beating a tired old drum. But that drum sings true to me.
Posted by: Velociman at November 4, 2011 10:35 PMI was a bit older than you (jr high) when I read Fail-Safe. I found the story well written and engaging, but, in the end, regarded it as a load of sentimental crap...
Posted by: mysterian1729 at November 4, 2011 11:46 PMRe-read Fail Safe enroute to Japan with Elder Daughter three years ago. It's still a scary fucking book.
Posted by: Elisson at November 6, 2011 8:24 PM