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Kim?13 December 2006, 15:51

I just finished the book “Deep Survival” by Laurence Gonzales (ISBN 0–393–05276–1 (hardcover) or ISBN 0–393–32615–2 (paperback)) or that had been recommended here on another thread some time back. WOW, if this doesn’t make crystal clear why some people are survivors and some aren’t! To me, the lessons learned in this book can be applied across the board to nearly every situation one might face in life, from making business decisions to coping with the loss of a pet to being lost in the wilderness. If you haven’t had a chance to read this yet, you should try your darndest to lay your hands on it. Should be required reading for EVERYONE, but if you’re a prepper then you and your family will definitely benefit from it.

highdesertAZ?13 December 2006, 18:57

Thanks Kim, I just picked it up…can’t wait to settle in for a good read and hot chocolate. Little luxuries that mean a lot.

Kim?13 December 2006, 21:03

Here’s a small part of the prologue to pique your interest…

“It’s easy to imagine that wilderness survival would involve equipment, training, and experience. It turns out that, at the moment of truth, those might be good things to have but they aren’t decisive. Those of us who go into the wilderness or seek our thrills in contact with the forces of nature soon learn, in fact, that experience, training and modern equipment can betray you. The maddening thing for someone with a Western scientific turn of mind is that it’s not what’s in your pack that separates the quick from the dead. It’s not even what’s in your mind. Corny as it sounds, it’s what’s in your heart.”

If you’re prepping, or considering prepping, then you NEED to read this book so you and your family have “the right stuff” to really survive any situation. By the time you finish this book you’ll understand, crystal clear, what the term “Be here now” means, and exactly how you can apply it to ANY challenging situation to be a SURVIVOR.

Floridian Doc?14 December 2006, 07:14

Also highly recommend! Am more than half way through — began reading about a month ago (finding time is awful) but am truly enjoying the read.

Debbie in Ala?14 December 2006, 11:58

I bought this book not long ago, and love it! Extremely good and packed with excellent advice. I’m giving it to at least two loved ones for Christas.

Years ago, a tornado hit my home in the middle of the night. I was so surprized and shocked, that I just froze. I didn’t run for cover or do any of the things you’re supposed to do - I just sat there until it was over. Thankfully, no one was injured, but it’s always really bothered me that I froze that way. This book states that 80% (I think) of people do just that in similar situations, but that anyone can train themselves to react appropriatley in life or death situations.

BTW, Amazon has the best price I’ve found on it. It’s available in paperback ($10)and hardcover ($17).

Kim?15 December 2006, 11:16

www.deepsurvival.com

RBA?15 December 2006, 18:54

The one thing I kept thinking as I read this amazing book …”Is the Mr. Gonzales taking the coming pandemic seriously?”

I like to imagine that he is well prepped …

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diana?04 January 2007, 20:53

I think it is the natural ability of some to be focused on the problem at hand and not on anything else.. Some people can, some can’t. Some people get rattled by even minor problems. Some people fall apart. Some people freeze. Watch any disaster movie, and someone always seems to get slapped because they are hampering others. You can pretty much see how people will behave in any emergency by their reactions in non-emergencies day to day.If you have the natural ability to remain calm and focused ,think clearly in a tight spot in your day to day life you’ll get through anything.

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