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Everyone should know what is in this book.

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Don't be a nitpicking snob. This book should be the foundation of a required class in the 8th grade. Everyone should know at least this much about basic human needs and how to fulfill them during a crisis. But this will never happen because public school teachers think that classes should be dull and boring, and have only little, if any, application to human needs in the real world. Get and read this book, then lend it to your children. The boys especially will love it. It is both funny and informative. This book could save the lives of your entire family. It will give your children an appreciation of their presently protected lives while, at the same time, it will provide them with the information they might need should an actual crisis occur. "What to do When all Hell Breaks Loose" beats the hell out of "The Boy Scout Manual."

What demographic does this book appeal to?

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Of course, there is some good information that will help a lot, if you put it into practice. But as another reviewer said, there's too much funk. I don't think this book was written, necessarily for a certain age group or demographic. It seems to have been written for a certain personality, like those that still read old issues of Mad Magazine. Once again, there's content here that could be helpful. But as for the presentation, "To each his own said the farmer as he kissed the cow."

Good starter Emergency Prep book for the family

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This is a book that is aimed at the "newbie" urban survivalist. If you are worried about the next hurricane or earthquake (or other plausible disaster) and want an entertaining read that has some excellent examples and guidance with just enough detail to make you take it seriously (including a pictures of grilled rodent) this is good book for you. Specifically I think this book is set apart from the myriad of books on "survival" out there because this one is pretty realistic. This isn't a book about hoarding an armory and tons of food to survive the next zombie attack. This book starts with the emotional toll of disaster and then talks about some of the more realistic things you can do to prepare for likely disasters. It talks food, water, shelter and making a plan. There are also a few chapters on sanitation, urban vs wilderness and why you should practice with your gear/skills before you need them. He doesn't give specifics so if you are looking for a shopping list for a disaster prep kit that is vendor and quantity specific don't look here. If you want a "recipe" for how to survive anything, again not here. If you want to read some advice from a guy who seems to have his head screwed on straight I'd start here. All said no book is perfect and this one has some flaws in it, but it's the best start I've seen for a family friendly disaster prep book.

Fabuous, Knowledgeable and Informative

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I own quite a variety of "survival" books and primitive skills manuals of many kinds. This book is without a doubt my favorite. While providing plenty of detail, Cody Lundin concentrates even more on the mental aspects of survival, not just in emergencies, but in every day life. There are plenty of books that can sort of teach you how to make fire but not too many that teach you how to mentally prepare yourself and your family for whatever may crop up. Easy to read, has light but also serious tone with awesome thought provoking quotes throughout. I highly recommend it.

One of the best

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The best part of this book is that Cody helps you to see that the only way you can survive is by having a survivors mindset. He certainly gives you everything you need to nurturer that mindset and more. All the rest of the book you can find contained in multiple volumes of survivalist literature. That's right multiple, here it is under one cover. I've spent enough time in the wilds to tell you that my BS meter remained on zero. The chapter on firearms is weak and you would be better served looking elsewhere for recommendations which I believe should be a personal choice made after extensive training and research. I lent this to a friend and he ended up buying several copy's of it to give as Christmas gifts. Not a bad idea, it's like giving the gift of life, or a damn good chance at it. I think I'll give them as stocking stuffers too.