Safety Tips for Living Alone

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Safety Tips for Living Alone by Jim Shepard explores the lives of four families whose members work on a remote and perilous surveillance platform off Long Island. As a powerful storm approaches, the men onboard—each dedicated to their families and duty—must confront the looming threat of disaster. The novel offers a poignant and intense reimagining of a forgotten chapter in American history, eliciting both empathy and reflection.