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The Y2K Personal Survival Guide

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This will totally help me get through the end of the world during Y2K. My life will be totally saved.

One of the best books I've seen for those who want to do something to get ready. Whether you're already convinced and looking for direction, or still considering the issue and want to know more about what you might want to do, this book will help you make the necessary decisions. No one knows for sure what will happen come Jan 1 2000. But just like no one knows they will have a car accident in the next month, they still buy insurance, just in case. Think of taking the steps outlined in this book as your "lifestyle insurance", just in case there are problems. If you're looking for suggestions about how to make sure you aren't caught unprepared IF problems occur because of Y2K, this is the book for you. If you go about it the right way, many of your "preparations" will not be wasted, even if Y2K is only the bump in the road that many suggest. You can do much of what Mr. Hyatt is suggesting for less than what you are probably paying for your annual auto insurance. If you are still undecided doing something, read the book and realize it's not as tough as you thought to make at least some minimum preparations. If you don't know where to get started or what things to consider, this book is an excellent beginning place. If you're already convinced, this book helps you organize the steps you take. One final thought. With only a little over 6 months to go, and having been hearing about this issue for at least 2 years now, ask yourself honestly "at this late date, how much of the technology that I rely on is considered '100% ready to go', how much is 'still being worked on', and what kind of faith do I have that it will be finished in time?". Following Mr. Hyatt's suggestions will return some of the control over this issue to you - putting you in a better position if there are problems. Send a copy to those you care about - they'll appreciate it too. Don't delay!

Your banks, utility companies, and communications companies are all going to work just fine. If not, they'll roll their dates back on their computer so they keep working. This author is only trying to steal money from those who don't understand computers. Will food stop growing because of a computer problem?

I saw the responses from others who believe the FAA is compliant (they aren't, in fact they had to restore to previous, non-compliant systems because of problems). Government 80% compliant? Try less than 50%, for states and local try less than 20%. Read this book. You are going to need all the information you can get for the next three years.

Mr. Hyatt provides great insight into his view of the Y2K crisis. Being involved and talking to people in the tech field I feel that the crisis is not as dramatic as it is being brought out. Mr. Hyatt put in great effort in research and correspondence before putting his thoughts and opinions into print. I feel that it is important to keep hard copy documentation on contracts and statements which is stated in his book but I do feel like he is going to extremes in stating that we need to learn survivalist techniques. Also how could we possibly learn and buy everything we need to survive the crisis in span of a few short months. Anyway the book is very interesting even though I think it is a little dramatic.

VT-210S,VT-300,et

An even handed approach to Y2K, which guides the reader intelligently toward a safer future. This book offers you guidance in your preparations, not panic.

If the trucking company's dispatch is down, as will be law enforcement and fire dispatch, how will trucks get where they are going, or even know where to go? Everyone should be at least minimally prepared with the suggestions in this book or others like it.

I've read a number of books and spent hundreds, if not thousands, of hours on the internet reaseaching Y2K in the last year, and Michael Hyatt's book is by far the best I've seen personally. He has done a masterful job of bringing together a very large amount of information into a very readable and practicle guide that will be invaluable to any one who will read it and take action on his common sense recommendations.

I found this book to be very balanced in its approach to a sometimes emotional and irrational topic. The author presents an argument for calm, rational investigation of personal areas of potential impact if a 'loss' of society-based services result in Jan 1999. The analogy of a winter storm is very appropriate. I would urge everyone to read an think through these issues as presented.