One Second After: The EMP Survival Story EVERY PREPPER Needs to Know

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What would life really look like after an EMP attack?
In this review of One Second After by William R. Forstchen, we break down what this survival novel gets right—and why it should be on every prepper’s reading list.

This isn’t just another piece of fiction. Based on real Department of Defense studies, One Second After paints a realistic picture of what happens when the power grid goes down, communication fails, and the government doesn’t show up. From food shortages to medical crises and local defense, the book explores scenarios every prepper should think through.

In this video, we’ll cover:
✅ What One Second After is about
✅ The survival lessons it offers preppers
✅ What the book gets right (and what it leaves out)
✅ Whether the sequels—including Five Years After—are worth reading

Whether you're new to prepping or already deep into self-reliance planning, this breakdown of One Second After offers insights you can apply to your own preparedness strategy.

The images of John Matherson and scenes from the book used in this video are purely how I imagine them.

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========== CHAPTERS ==========
00:00 Intro
01:19 What One Second After Is About
02:18 Why This Book Hits Home for Preppers
03:20 Lessons Preppers Can Take From The Book
04:53 What the Book Gets Right (and a Few Things it Misses)
06:14 Why You Should Read It (or Re-Read It)