The Y2K Personal Survival Guide (Hardcover)

by Michael S. Hyatt (Author)

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Amazon.com Review
"When the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 1999, will you be ready?" Michael S. Hyatt believes that when the millennium comes, it's going to pack a wallop. He detailed the specifics of the Y2K computer problem in his bestselling book The Millennium Bug, which stirred up tremendous attention and discussion from people wondering how bad it's really going to be. To address this issue, The Y2K Personal Survival Guide offers contingency plans for whether the effects of Y2K last three days or a year. Organized in five sections: Information, Supplies, Shelter, Money, and Protection, the Survival Guide offers resource suggestions and tips on everything from how to rotate canned goods and stockpile food to securing an alternative source of heat. Much of this information would be helpful during any winter storm, but Hyatt is convinced that we are in for a major change of lifestyle, and his suggestions also include which items will be useful as barter fare once the monetary system has collapsed. Hyatt is serious about preparing people for the worst, even if it never comes to pass. Extremism aside, The Y2K Personal Survival Guide has plenty of helpful checklists and appendices, like "Where to Stash Your Cash and Other Valuables," to help you feel prepared for whatever the new year might bring. --Jodie Buller

Product Description

The antidote to fear is preparation. The Y2K Personal Survival Guide is designed to help the reader become less fearful about the future by providing the specific steps necessary to prepare for the coming crisis. The book provides a simple, affordable, and comprehensive plan for getting ready.

Interspersed in the text are Y2K Prep Tips sidebars giving the reader succinct suggestions and recommendations he can put into practice immediately. The book also contains over 500 internet links and key supplier listings for additional information.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Regnery Publishing, Inc. (March 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895263017
• ISBN-13: 978-0895263018
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,454 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Collector's Item, December 2, 2000

By	Donna C. Shields (Guntersville, AL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After the big Y2K threat became a "non-event" I almost threw this book on the trash heap. Then I realized that it could well be a collector's item one day. There is some sound advice for dealing with natural disasters, planning for record storage,and general common sense practices that are still worth taking a look at now that we are not in a panic mode. Can you imagine if you found a book in your attic entitled "How to Survive the Coming Great Depression" that had belonged to your great grandparents? It would be priceless. This is going into my attic for my grandchildren to dig out someday.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for those who want ideas about how to prepare., June 20, 1999

By A Customer

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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent starting point for Y2K preparation, May 19, 1999

By A Customer

Who knows what will happen due to the Y2K bug? Michael Hyatt doesn't either, but he does know how to minimize the impact to your family. If you want to do any preparation at all 'just in case', this is an excellant place to start. He covers most aspects of life which COULD be interrupted by serious Y2K effects and/or panic. He speaks about the options and in many cases gives sources. His recommendations are structured in levels, so you can concentrate on near term before getting overwhelmed by the long term. One unique and very useful section deals with building a survival library, with descriptions of a selection of other books to provide in depth knowlege of key subjects.

His preparation checklists are better than many and there are 2 sets; one for each chapter (by subject) and another at the end (by preparation level).

Michael believes the effects will be fairly long term. Due to the level approach, you can get full value from this book for whatever period you feel comfortable preparing for. He is unabashedly Christian in his outlook, but this does not permiate the book and should not offend anyone.