Top 15 survival skills books
Wilderness Survival
What is Wilderness Survival about?
Do you know how to build a fire or how to purify water? Although most of us live our lives far from the wilderness, the advice from Mark Elbroch and Michael Pewtherer is valuable for everyone. Whether you’re planning to go on a challenging hike or simply want to have confidence in your skills should you need them – this book is a perfect guide.
Wilderness Survival Handbook
What is Wilderness Survival Handbook about?
Sharing his first-hand experience, Michael Pewtherer writes about the most important aspects of staying alive in the wild. If you’re looking to improve your skills for survival and want to get a structured approach, this is the book for you. It doesn’t require you to have fancy equipment or gear, simply your knowledge and courage to use it!
Outdoor Survival Skills
What is Outdoor Survival Skills about?
How can you survive in the wilderness without running water and electricity? "Outdoor Survival Skills" focuses on using the land and traditional techniques to find water and food or create shelter, fire, and tools. Be patient, observe, explore, and maybe you will survive in the wild. But to be sure, read "Outdoor Survival Skills."
98.6 Degrees
What is 98.6 Degrees about?
Cody Lundin, a professional survival instructor, shares his experience-based tips on staying alive in the wilderness. One of his main points is that survival largely depends on keeping our body temperature at 98.6 degree mark – and his book teaches us how. It’s informative, yet not devoid of humor – and after reading it, you’ll feel more prepared for unexpected or even dangerous situations.
Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival
What is Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival about?
Are you a seasoned wildlife explorer or an outdoorsy enthusiast who likes to go camping once a year? This book will teach you valuable skills for survival in any wilderness situation. Grab this go-to guide to know how to set up a shelter in the woods or a desert, what plants to eat and which to avoid, how to make fire, and much more.
When All Hell Breaks Loose
What is When All Hell Breaks Loose about?
Unfortunately, disasters happen – and you can’t know for sure that your life will always stay the same. "When All Hell Breaks Loose" focuses not only on the practical aspects of survival, but also on psychological ones, which sometimes matter even more. Learn about the essentials of first aid and finding food and water, as well as more nuanced issues like staying calm and becoming self-reliant.
SAS Survival Handbook
What is SAS Survival Handbook about?
Are you afraid of the unexpected? The good news is that the SAS Survival Handbook offers practical strategies for survival. Be it an accident or a nuclear threat, the "SAS Survival Handbook" is an essential resource to adapt to learn skills that could once save your life.
A Field Guide to the Apocalypse
What is A Field Guide to the Apocalypse about?
Nowadays, it seems that the world and our civilization are coming to an end. Yet, not to fret! It's always appeared this way. Drawing on research and her research in brain science, history, game theory, and evolution, Athena Aktipis will teach you how to survive anything and thrive in our chaotic times.
How To Survive (Almost) Anything
What is How To Survive (Almost) Anything about?
"How to Survive (Almost) Anything" by Ollie Ollerton is a key to understanding what you need when it comes to survival and preparing for extreme challenges. Plus, it teaches essential skills like building a fire, giving first aid, and surviving in harsh environments. Ready to get started?
The Prepared Home
What is The Prepared Home about?
In her book "The Prepared Home," Melissa George will tell you how to prepare your house for anything and turn it into a sanctuary. You'll learn how to safeguard your house against power outages, natural disasters, Wi-Fi issues, and much more. Prepare for the unexpected with confidence.
Only the Paranoid Survive
What is Only the Paranoid Survive about?
“Only the Paranoid Survive” by Andrew S. Grove, former CEO of Intel, is a compelling exploration of business strategy in the face of rapid technological change. Does a company need to be calm or paranoid in the dynamic landscape of the tech industry? This summary provides valuable lessons on survival amidst constant innovation and competition.
Into Thin Air
What is Into Thin Air about?
Find out about the challenges of ascending Mount Everest and why so many people strive to conquer the highest mountain in the world. In the book Into Thin Air, American journalist Jon Krakauer describes his emotional and exhausting near-death experience of going up and down the mountain. You'll find out how he found himself hallucinating, freezing, and exhausted in his tent, and much more.
Unbroken
What is Unbroken about?
"Unbroken" is based on the experience of Louis Zamperini, delinquent-turned-Olympic runner, who becomes a World War II bomber. He survives a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean, battling unimaginable harsh conditions and living to tell his tale. This book also follows his journey after the war, inspiring the readers to be resilient and hold on to life.
Into the Wild
What is Into the Wild about?
Jon Krakauer tells a story of Christopher Johnson McCandless, a young man of privileged upbringing, who decides to abandon his life and head to the wilderness. On his path to find meaning, Christopher tragically dies in the Alaskan wild, and his death prompts many philosophical questions. "Into the Wild" paints a nuanced, yet objective portrait of McCandless and the ideas he was trying to live by.
Touching the Void
What is Touching the Void about?
Joe Simpson, a British mountaineer, tells a poignant story of his experience in the Peruvian Andes. Joe and his friend Simon embark on a perilous adventure, testing their physical and moral limits. This is a book about survival, friendship, and the inner strength not to give up.
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