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 How to Survive February 22, 2009
Joseph S. Maresca (Bronxville, New York USA)
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
The book is a literal manual for surviving through
great difficulties. The abbreviation "SERE" stands for
survival, evasion, risk and escape as ways to pull through
a seemingly impossible set of circumstances. For instance,
the survival of an air emergency is cited as an example.
The author tells us to memorize the emergency exits of the
flight. The safest place is in the rear of the plane.
Survivors are by and large 5 rows from the exit.
A person named Vesna fell 6 miles and lived.
There are 5 main survivor types or personalities; namely,
the fighter, believer, connector, thinker and eternal realist.
The connector will attempt to overcome adversity through
a complicated series of relationships and interconnectedness.
Ingenuity is compared to a flow instinct where the person
moves forward all the time like water which flows to its source.
People may adapt through resilience, faith, hope, purpose,
tenacity, love, empathy, intelligence and ingenuity described
above.
Lastly, the website "thesurvivors club . org " is designed
to provide more information on this subject.
Dr. Joseph S. Maresca
The Survivors Club February 24, 2009
Bonnie Vrchota (IL United States)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I couldn't stop reading The Survivors Club! The author, Ben Sherwood, had me reliving each survivors experience. I found information from the survivor interviews, the author's personal experience at military training centers along with the scientific research very informative. This book has me thinking even more about my surroundings and the safety tactics I need to get out of a bad situation. I want to be prepared to survive anything life throws at me. I'll be reading this book again.
Can't Stop Talking About This Book March 16, 2009
mavo (Shreveport, LA United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
People become statues in an emergency and don't think it can happen to them. This book proves bad things can happen to good people and the interviews with survivors are spectacular.
I have learned how to fly safely and what to do if I get lost in the woods.
I was amazed at how wearing the right pair of shoes can change outcomes.
You will learn 10 ways to be resilient.
Fascinating topics are the smell of fear, mind triumphing over body and will to live studies.
I've always thought what you named your child was the most important decision in your life. He cites a fascinating study on monograms and whether they are a source of pride or self esteem or suicide and accidents.
This book is an absolute must; you won't be able to stop talking to others about it.
Fascinating book! March 22, 2009
Nancy Gottfried (DE)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the miraculous stories of survival - couldn't put the book down! Learn the secrets of survival - a book everyone should read - even if you learn only one new thing, you'll come away with one more chance of becoming a survivor.
How important is optimism?
I have purchased seven additional books for family - as I want them to understand the mental aspects of surviving, including becoming more aware of their surroundings.
Will you survive in a crisis? Discover your survivor personality when you take the Survivor IQ test. An added bonus is the Survivors Club website with more survivor stories.
Survivor Dad March 24, 2009
G. Perez (Ca)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I can't wait to see this book featured on Oprah. I have often wonder way some people live through life's most trying moments. After living through two cancer treatments I have often wonder why I lived through a time where I thought it was going to kill me. "The Survivors Club" was an insightful look into why people survive life's unforeseen happenings. It has giving me a better understanding of faith, science, and most important to me personal strength.
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