"From Thriving to Surviving" is a book that uses everyday language to explain how slow economic growth, hundreds of billions in annual budget deficits, and debt ceilings affect the average person. The author also explains why political pressure, and fears of further weakening the economy, will prevent elected officials from agreeing to a level of spending cuts sufficient to significantly reduce a $1.0 trillion [1,000 billion] dollar Budget Deficit to say nothing of an $18 trillion [18,000 billion] dollar National Debt! Finally, he recommends what needs to be done to successfully meet this economic challenge, empower American families, and restore strength and prosperity to the greatest nation on earth!