I pre-ordered my copy of Emergency on Kindle and was thrilled to see it downloading last night. This review will primarily focus on the bonus content included on the Kindle edition as others have reviewed the story. In my opinion the bonus content was extremely well done, and it is definitely worth it to purchase the Kindle edition to supplement your hard copy. The bonus content is as follows:
1. The Disaster Survival Cheat Sheet -- details on how to survive everything from a nuclear explosion to being backstage at a Motley Crue concert. I especially enjoyed the differentiation on how to survive being "chased by a mob," versus being "chased by THE mob." Neil indicates that he developed this list from his notes, experiences, and additional sources as a guide to answer any survival question that was thrown at him by interviewers. It contains both serious explanations and explanations of humorous situations. The explanations on how to survive mountain lion attacks, etc. are on point and in-line with what I've been told by park rangers in the Rocky Mountains.
2. Contents of the Bug-Out Bag -- detailed description of Neil's favorite "bug-out bag" from the survivalist boards. Contents of the bag are described in detail and divided according to the items in each of the bags zipper pockets, detachable pockets, straps, and belts.
3. The Mini-BOB -- This was awesome and probably my favorite bonus feature. A BOB compiled by Kevin Reeve of onPoint Tactical. This bag contained a "nearly lifetime supply of basic survival tools" that was crammed into a pouch the size of a fanny pack. I am definitely going to replicate this and carry it with me at all times. The book contains a couple of pictures of the Mini-BOB and a detailed list of contents by item. For me, this bonus feature alone was worth the price of the Kindle edition.
4. The Emergency-Preparedness Myths That Can Kill You -- A list of the top ten myths of survival that are dangerous and could potentially harm you. These myths were extremely helpful and informative, and I found that I didn't know a lot of the information included in this section. This section includes both the myth and the correct information that will help you in the event you encounter the scenario described in the myth.
5. The Lost Chapter of Emergency? -- "How to Rob the Cradle and The Grave." This may or may not be a cut chapter from the book according to the author....I may or may not rescind my statement above in #3, this actually may or may not be my favorite bonus chapter. Awesome stuff!
6. The Lost Chapter -- full previously unpublished text of some sections of the book that were edited/cut down in the final version of the book.
It was definitely worth it to purchase the Kindle edition for me. I already have the hard copy, but the bonus features alone on this edition were worth the purchase price. I'm glad they decided to wait to release this and add some very worthwhile, valuable bonus content. Well done!
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How to survive in difficult conditions - written in an enterntaining way.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2018Julio Can AB
A very interesting and entertaining read
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2014jsartison
Might not ACTUALLY save your life.
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