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How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times Review
First let me start by saying that I seriously debated giving this book either 2 or 3 stars. It's somewhere in the middle in my mind. That said, you may love it, so don't let my review scare you off.
As part of my investigation into disaster preparedness, I read four books. I'd like to compare them here to help other customers.
The four books can be divided into two groups: practical guides, and the world's-gonna-end guides.
The first two books are related to what I'd call "more likely" events - hurricanes, flu pandemics, earthquakes, blackouts, food shortages, water contamination, etc. The two that I read are:
- Crisis Preparedness Handbook by Jack Spigareli
- Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family by Arthur Bradley
These two books are similar in their scope. Neither preaches doomsday preparations, and both have a wide range of good advice. Spigarelli's book focuses much more heavily on food storage, whereas Bradley's has a more well-rounded handling of many subjects, specifically targeting family preparation (including the special needs of children, pets, and the elderly). Comparing the two, I found Bradley's book to be more recent, easier to read, and more comprehensive. The quality of the publication is also better (numerous clear tables, examples, figures, personal observations, etc.). Spigarelli's book has been around for almost a decade and is highly regarded (definitely not slamming it), but feels a bit dated (text is smudged, figures are small, and some tables are hard to read). Not a bad book at all, just dated, and heavily focused on food storage (about 2/3 of the book). If you want to know about establishing a very large food plan (e.g. 1 year), and are curious about calorie counts and things like that, then definitely get Spigarelli's book. If you're more curious about things like the physical effects of radition, how to compare flashlights, or the effectiveness of different water purification methods, pick up Bradley's book. Just to be clear, both books are very good - probably the two best disaster preparedness books available.
The second set of books are targeted for more drastic, world-changing events - nuclear world war, asteroid hitting the planet, collapse of all government, doomsday stuff. The two books are:
- How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times by James Rawles
- When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need To Survive When Disaster Strikes by Cody Lundin
Again, these two books are similar. Both target extreme preparation - massive food and water stockpiles, getting off the electrical grid, living in bunkers, stocking weapons and bartering supplies, etc. Of the two, I found Lundin's book to offer more. First of all, it is much larger and has much more detailed content. Rawles' book is a low-quality trade publication that has zero figures or tables - think text only. The advice of Rawles book is also very general and not easy to do much with. Some of Lundin's advice is a bit questionable, and his cartoons are terribly annoying, but still the book contains much more information. That said, from what I know of Lundin and Rawles, both are the "real deal", so my review in no way is meant to reflect on them personally.
There is some significant overlap between the two types of books, but they are definitely different in their focus. My advice is that before buying a book, first decide whether you want to prepare for likely events or doomsday events. For me personally, I started with likely events first, then moved on to consider TEOTWAWKI scenarios. That process has worked well for me. If you want to prepare for both ends of the spectrum, I suggest purchasing Bradley's and Lundin's books. Can't go wrong with that. Better yet, if you have enough money, buy all four.
Hope this helps!
How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times Overview
The definitive guide on how to prepare for any crisis--from global financial collapse to a pandemic. It would only take one unthinkable event to disrupt our way of life. If there is a terrorist attack, a global pandemic, or sharp currency devaluation--you may be forced to fend for yourself in ways you've never imagined. Where would you get water? How would you communicate with relatives who live in other states? What would you use for fuel? Survivalist expert James Wesley, Rawles, author of Patriots and editor of SurvivalBlog.com, shares the essential tools and skills you will need for you family to survive, including: * Water:Filtration, transport, storage, and treatment options. * Food Storage: How much to store, pack-it-yourself methods, storage space and rotation, countering vermin. * Fuel and Home Power: Home heating fuels, fuel storage safety, backup generators. * Garden, Orchard Trees, and Small Livestock: Gardening basics, non-hybrid seeds, greenhouses; choosing the right livestock. * Medical Supplies and Training: Building a first aid kit, minor surgery, chronic health issues. * Communications: Following international news, staying in touch with loved ones. * Home Security: Your panic room, self-defense training and tools. * When to Get Outta Dodge: Vehicle selection, kit packing lists, routes and planning. * Investing and Barter:Tangibles investing, building your barter stockpile. And much more. How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It is a must-have for every well-prepared family.
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