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 First Time Reviewer September 27, 2009
Damon Gilmore (Hanford, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Surprised at How Good This Was February 12, 2010
Lee Witt (Seattle, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book had more than I had expected. The author went into a good deal of depth about the different kinds of folks who do well under many different kinds of stress. While not necessarily prescriptive, the book left me with a number of useful ideas that are applicable to daily life. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in psychology and self-improvement.
Fascinating. Inspiring. Entertaining. March 3, 2010
Jeffrey E Ellis (Naperville, IL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The SURVIVORS CLUB is a fascinating look into the psychology and complexities of human survival. Drawing on historical examples of people who have survived a wide range of disasters, Sherwood pulls together themes and patterns which are altogether inspiring, revelatory, and fascinating.
Sherwood studies and interviews people who have survived collisions, airplane crashes, attacks, illnesses, and a host of catastrophes which threaten their lives. Some are simply remarkable stories; others are uplifting tales of faith and will; most simply mind-blowing.
So, what are the key factors for survival, for determining who makes it through and who doesn't? The answers seem as varied as the people involved. However, there are some interesting tells:
1. faith - belief in God gives hope, strength and courage. Faith is the opposite (and remedy for) fear, which is a real killer. AS deadly as starvation or disease, fear kills people. It paralyzes, saps the will to live, and eliminates hope.
2. family - having others love you and your love for them provides motivation to live: the will to carry through.
3. preparedness - those best prepared are the most likely to survive emergencies. Having at least considered what-to-do and given thought to it - rehearsal is even more effective- can be a life-saver. That is why the armed forces rehearse many life-threatening scenarios. A body and mind prepared to live is a key indicator.
There are also a myriad of other factors, determination, courage, stubbornness, intelligence, adaptability and so on. Each of us is wired differently but all of us contain some of the key elements for survival. The good news is, survival skills can be learned and improved.
Awesome book March 30, 2009
Chris Bucher
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Survivor's Club is fun and exciting read, with a message. Keeping your eyes peeled and being ready is half the battle. I even used some of the principles of this book to be smart and to keep safe after an accident--right in line with my survivor profile. This book, and the website and the quiz are really great, and truly fascinating. Thanks for doing this, Ben!!!
Not for the faint of heart April 6, 2009
Diva One (Denver, CO)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a great book! If you know someone who is always finding the "worst case scenario", this is the perfect gift! However, it is not for the faint of heart - some of the events described are amazingly horrific! But the conclusions he draws from studying how people respond to crises and the unexpected events they faced could be life-changing. The one that sticks with me personally, having lived in NYC, is how many people in London continued to walk down the stairs to the subway even though smoke was pouring up out of the opening! They walked straight to their deaths because they were desensitized by their routines. Amazing! A must read.
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