Tough Times Survival Guide Volume 1 [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009

The phrase "tough times" certainly applies to the economic tailspin in which we've all been plunged. But do you passively sit by while your bank account evaporates, your job disappears, and your cupboards empty of food? Or do you take things into your own hands and become proactive about you and your family's economic well-being?

If you are a Paladin reader, we figure you're firmly in the second camp, which is why we bring you the Tough Times Survival Guide, Volume 1. It is a collection of offbeat, unusual essays on economic survival and self-reliance from a broad spectrum of current Paladin authors, from such old favorites as Ragnar Benson and Ed Romney to a slew of newer voices who approach self-sufficiency from surprising angles. Volume 1focuses on employment, getting by on less income and a whole host of money-related issues in such chapters as:

• The Fine Art of Gleaning Food
• Where to Find Free Computers
• Full-Time Tent Living
• How to Get a Job in a War Zone
• Secrets of Haggling
• The Lucky 7 Dumpster Diving Spots
• Bill Collector Psychology
• What to Do Before You're Fired
• Free Fuel for Cold Times
• The Top 10 Websites for Getting by in Tough Times

All this plus 15 more intriguing essays gathered from best-sellers and lesser-known gems in the Paladin catalog or commissioned specifically for this project. Bargain hunters, home workshop improvisers, frugality nuts, the self-employed, the unemployed, traditional survivalist types — Tough Times Survival Guide is an instructive, entertaining resource for all motivated citizens who recognize the value of making money in creative ways, saving money whenever and wherever they can, and becoming more self-sufficient in their lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581607083
• ISBN-13: 978-1581607086
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #330,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Timely Advice in Moving Towards Self-Sufficiency, May 31, 2010

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D. Buxman "A Seeker of Truth" (Pueblo, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tough Times Survival Guide Volume 1 (Paperback)

Tough Times Survival Guide Volume 1 is an excellent resource in these troubled times. Given the fact that when times are tough, you generally have two options: Spend Less or Make More, the book is broken down into two sections: Making Do with Less and Employment and Money. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that I often found myself saying, "I'm not that desperate," especially when reading the sections on Dumpster Diving and Full-Time Tent Living (My wife would say "NO," to both). Having said that, the book is still an entertaining and useful resource, plus you never know when things could really get difficult and dumpster diving might be an option. In addition, the sections on Haggling and Avoiding Bank Fees are quite useful. This is a compilation of chapters from several different books, so there is a ready-made set of resources for further reading as well. I think Paladin Press is one of the most interesting publishers out there in terms of alternative thought (they seem interested in promoting freedom through knowledge).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great basic guide to surviving in good and bad times., October 8, 2009

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Joseph J. Truncale "warriorwriter" (Vernon Hills, Il) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tough Times Survival Guide Volume 1 (Paperback)

The beautiful thing about this book is that it is a text that is made up of not just one author, but numerous writers contributed a chapter on the many aspects of survival. This volume explains how to fix things to make them last, how to get food, get building materials, dumpster diving methods, finding free computors, full time tent living, living on the streets, the underground ecomomy, how to find a job and much, much more. This book is entertaining and highly informative.

In conclusion, if you are into survival living, this book is a must to own. Rating:

4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale. (Author: Never Trust a Politician).

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It is what they don't tell you,,,, July 4, 2011

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Cliff Kelly - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tough Times Survival Guide Volume 1 (Paperback)

My problem with this book is that while you may not spend any actual currency for half of these projects, they fail to tell you how much of your life you will actually be giving up in order to fulfill them. I lot of the information is stuff you can pick up with a little imagination and a problem to solve DIY style. The price wasn't too bad for these books, but the information is quite lackluster for what it promises. There are some useful tips and tricks, but they could be found for free with a quick search online. Overall I had to give it a two star since it does have some worthwhile info but lacks some basic reality explanation. Much of the information in this book can be found elsewhere without purchasing the book.