Life as We Knew It is a really cool post-apocalypse book. Everyone is super excited about the meteor that is going to hit the moon. What no one expects becomes their worst nightmare. The meteor pushes the moon closer to the earth causing tsunamis, earthquakes, and a lot of other disasters in unexpected places.

I think this book fits right in with this generation's apocalypse obsession. It isn't your stereotypical doomsday book. It's written from the point of view of a tight knit family just keeping their heads down until it all blows over, or they die. It makes you realize all the luxuries we never even think about like school, regular mail, and running water. Having lived in Florida during its big hurricane season a few years back, I can relate a little bit to having no electricity and running water, but that only lasted about to weeks. Imagine going indefinitely without news, heating, and contact with people outside your family. It makes me want to start stocking up on canned food.