The Postman

About “The Postman”

The Postman is a novel by David Brin that tells the story of a survivor wandering through the aftermath of a devastating war. He finds a long-dead postal worker's jacket and wears it as a symbol of hope. The uniform inspires him to spread a powerful message of renewal and recovery. Through his actions, he rekindles the spirit of America. The novel is compared to works like War Day and Alas, Babylon. It was published as a paperback edition.