Survivor
by Chuck Palahniuk
Who is Tender Branson?
The last survivor of the suicidal Creedish Church cult, Tender has become somewhat of a celebrity. Now, he recites his life story to the black box of a hijacked plane. Follow Tender as he relives his experiences with fame, love, and death. Following the mass suicide of most of the Creedish Church, Tender keeps tabs on the remaining survivors of the cult by keeping contact with a caseworker from the Suicide Retention Program. He soon meets and befriends Fertility Hollis, a professional surrogate mother. Soon enough, Tender finds himself becoming a celebrity with the help of his agent.
Words of Wisdom from Tender Branson
"You have a choice. Live or die.
Every breath is a choice.
Every minute is a choice.
Every time you don't throw yourself down the stairs, that's a choice. Every time you don't crash your car, you re-enlist.”
“The only difference between a suicide and a martyrdom really is the amount of press coverage.”
“The joke is, we all have the same punchline.”
Cast of Characters
Tender Branson
Last survivor of the Creedish Church
Fertility Hollis
Reluctant friend of Tender and professional surrogate mother
Tender's Agent
The unnamed man behind Tender's sudden fame.
"5 stars" - Jason Mecchi
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