The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta

<p>An explainable apocalyptic phenomenon erases 10% of the world's population. No explanation and no purpose. In a small town, we see the devastation this event has on the lives of people touched by this event. The story primarily&nbsp;focuses around one family. The father, Kevin, steps up for his community and becomes the new Mayor after the wave of grievances&nbsp;that overtakes his town. Laura, the mother, who joins the local "GR" and takes a vow of silence. Tom, the son, runs off to join a cultish church. And Jill, the daughter that goes from a "Straight&nbsp;A "student to a rebel that falls into the wrong crowd.</p> <p>This story is about grief&nbsp;and sorrow. It's a book about how we deal with the world when no one, and no thing can explain what we feel. Join us on a journey where we discuss the book that became one of HBO's most watched shows. We discuss the themes, the character&nbsp;connections and what made this book iconic enough to become a hit TV show.</p>