religious communities

One thousand years from now, after human civilization has collapsed, the members of a small religious community are the world's last human survivors. They are hunted by a force that draws nearer each day, and worry they will become extinct. However, the force offers them a veiled hope of survival: a place called Alexandria.

While dutifully patrolling inside his isolated religious community's fence, Jacob meets Lynna, who lives on the other side - a very different world from Nodd.

Describes the family life of children who grow up in strict or minority religious communities. Discusses the experiences of Muslim and Amish children and includes excerpts from articles about their communities.