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 First Time Reviewer September 27, 2009
Damon Gilmore (Hanford, CA United States)
I have never felt compelled to write an online review, but I couldn't resist in this case. Ben Sherwood's "The Survivors Club" was an outstanding book. Sherwood was focused on discovering why some people survive traumatic events and others die. The real life stories are tragic, yet motivating. Sherwood not only provides some excellent examples of survival, he interviews subject matter experts to explain and answer, "Why." I highly recommend this book. I purchased the kindle edition and completed the survivor profiler questionnaire on the website. I encourage everyone to read this book, you will not be disappointed.
What a fascinating book! October 16, 2009
Yolanda S. Bean (Chicago, IL)
I really enjoyed it! It was full of emotional stories and inspirational examples of the perseverance of humanity without being a sappy _Chicken Soup for the Soul_ type of book. It was very informative, as well. And while it sounds like it could be a bit depressing, it was remarkably hopeful. Sherwood is a talented writer (I loved both of his novels) and this transition to nonfiction was smooth. The online quiz added a fun dynamic to reading the book that I certainly didn't expect, but that I quite enjoyed. My only complaint was that you were limited to sending the quiz to only one other person to take - I certainly wanted to share this quiz with more than just one person! And where will they put the unique code once this book is in paperback?
suvivor's club November 1, 2009
L. Lawson (Texas Metroplex United States)
Great book with many new ways of seeing things you deal with everyday. You'll want to take the test to find your type of survivor as well as your strengths. A great buy!
Loved it! Very informative. November 7, 2009
Eva (Los Angeles, CA)
Great book! Fast read, very entertaining and enlightening. I bought the book for my sister who also loved it and subsequently bought it for another friend. I also really enjoyed taking the "test" and the follow up videos on the website. Highly Recommended!
A life changing book recommended for any survivor December 18, 2009
A Addams (Colorado)
I am a survivor of a different sort, and I now advocate for other survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This book had very little to do with these sorts of survivors, but at the same time had everything to do with the skills and traits every survivor must use to not only survive but thrive no matter what the situation.
The point made by the author over and over again is that the people who most often survive are the people who CHOOSE to survive. Resilience is another factor that can determine which people survive and which people give up.
If you are a survivor of any type of abuse, sexual assault, or domestic violence this book could be the most important book you will ever read.
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