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I expected so much more from this Book,
I received this book to review through Netgalley. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way for it.
Review:
First off before I say anything else, I want to express that I am really critical of Survival Books before I purchase them. I as an average citizen should be able to reference the book and be able to survive by following the content inside. I do not feel that I would safely be able to keep not only myself alive but those around me with this book. With that out of the way, here are my thoughts on The Ultimate Survival Manual.
The Good
The Layout- The layout of this book was great. I really liked the comic book style survival stories, it was really unique to see and I think it helps the reader better understand how the people in those situations survived.
The Diagrams- I loved how they used real photos. I read a ton of Survival Books and nothing irks me more when you see hand drawn diagrams. Sure with those you can get the basic gist, but you miss all the details that a color photograph can bring to the table.
The Bad
To much Information- I know that your thinking isn’t to much better than to little? In this instance I’d rather have less information but more in depth, over what it actually contains which is to much variety and not enough detail. It’s like condensing an entire encyclopedia into a Reader’s Digest version. Just did not work at all. I think the reader could seriously put someones life in jeopardy if they only followed the steps within these pages. Case in point treating shock. It tells you to check the minimalist of details and no real information on how to rectify the situation. If your in a survival situation that information is just not going to cut it.
My biggest issue with The Ultimate Survival Manual, is I really honestly feel that it was written for those who live vicariously through TV Shows and Books and not as a serious survival guide that will help keep people alive. I think if it was written as a Tips and Tricks Guide these negatives wouldn’t even be popping up. To call yourself a Ultimate Survival Guide though, I just expect much, much more. A survival Guide to me is something I should be able to rely on to help aid in my Survival. I cannot confidently do that with this book.
Final Thoughts
In the end, I did learn a couple new non survival based tips and tricks that were awesome. I would suggest reading this book ONLY if you want just a basic guide to shove on your shelves. If you are a serious survival enthusiast I would say to skip this. The Book was certainly entertaining and fun to read but don’t expect more than that. I will be giving The Ultimate Survival Manual by Rich Johnson ”’.
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|All right,
This book is all right, but mostly just common sense. There are some cool points and tidbits of knowledge that will come in handy, but for the most part the weekend adventurer would be better suited reading the boyscout handbook.
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|Rule One – Stay Alive!,
If you’re reading this review that means you must be alive. Congratulations! You are already following the Number One Rule for survival – Staying Alive! In his book The Ultimate Survival Manual Rich Johnson offers a comprehensive guide that will prepare you for all those pesky eventualities such as being mauled by a bear, finding yourself in a workplace shooting or making it through a mud slide.
Packed into four big chapters – Essentials, Wilderness, Disaster, Urban – this short yet informative guide gives knowledgeable advice on many likely, or not so likely, situations you could one day be faced with. What I immediately liked about this book was the humorous undertone. No harm in keeping the spirits up with some jokes when faced by a hungry bear, right?
Though obviously, when lives are at risk, the most important thing is to know what to do, or what not to do (playing McGuyer is usually not a good idea). Complemented with photos and illustrations, there is plenty of background information included too (who would have thought that not all bears are equally scary). Additionally you’ll find case studies as well as life-threatening situations which the author himself lived through. The result is a well balanced mix of insights into survival techniques for pretty much every harmful and dangerous situation that can put a life at risk.
In short: Know what’s happening. Prioritize. Devise a plan. Go to work. But first read this book!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the NetGalley book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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