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" Not as captivating as The Game, but - as the title promises - packed with useful information (mostly pointers) for survival, all enveloped in a credible story that makes for many conversations over lunch. "
- Benjamin, 2/19/2014
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" Eerie, because I don't think people really know how "for real" this guy is, and I feel like he uses humor to cover up how crazy he feels. But also eerie in that he makes sense... Also, now I know how to escape from a variety of hand-cuff like devises and how to pick a padlock! "
- Kat, 2/19/2014
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" Awesome Funny, but yet informative too! "
- Anita, 2/2/2014
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" More a 3.5 or 3.75 but I rounded up in the books favour "
- sayguh, 2/2/2014
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" Practical and funny "
- Chase, 1/27/2014
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" really informative and offers different resources one can look up. fun to read and very extreme, i don't know how practical an average person can invest as much as he did. totally recommend "
- Amanda, 1/19/2014
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" It started out really slow. I liked the last half of the book though. "
- Kevin, 1/13/2014
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" Got a lot of information that I will use, and a lot more that I won't. I wish more details had been given on the topics in the last 4th of the book the way details were given in the first 3/4ths. But overall still enjoyed it. "
- Noel, 1/5/2014
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" I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! I love how the book came full circle. It has definitely widened my perspective on our world, society and possible purpose(s) in life. "
- Jackie, 12/6/2013
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" Could have been very interesting. He's one of those writers who is very successful without being very good. "
- Ron, 12/3/2013
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" This non-fiction book is written by a "survivalist" about his search for a way to feel safe from what he feels is the coming apocalypse. Much of it was pretty over the top, but there were some good ideas about surviving natural disasters. "
- Becky, 11/25/2013
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" In all of t he panic of the world ending, Neil learned a valuable lesson... and it has nothing to do with zombies "
- Allison, 11/18/2013
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" Finished the book Emergency. Really entertaining and enlightening read. Strauss's self development through his journey is commendable. I wish I had read this book when I first got it 6 months ago. "
- Dat, 10/15/2013
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" A must read for anyone suffering from paranoia, a how to urban survival preparation guide for when the system goes tits up. Highly Recommended "
- Frankie, 1/6/2013
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" Excellent book and who knows, maybe it will save my life one day! "
- Andy, 12/30/2012
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" Interesting book that is more memoir than how-to. Strauss interacts and ultimately befriends some of the most interesting survivalists out there. A lot of the information was new to me, and may someday help me. But I'm not quite ready to dig a bolt-hole in my back yard. "
- melody, 10/20/2012
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" Started off really interesting, but was pretty anti-climatic. I was dissapointed with the second half. It's non-fiction. "
- Maria, 7/23/2012
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" Wow. I am not into survivalist techniques, but this book just might have changed my perspective. Wow again. It was a fascinating and quick read. A self-proclaimed perpetual student all of his classes appealed to me and gave me something else to plan for! "
- Teri, 4/14/2012
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" It was entertaining, like a beach or an airplane book. I enjoyed the first bit but for some reason had a hard time picking it back up about halfway through. Maybe the author and his really lame girlfriend's personalities didn't do it for me. I seem react to that. "
- Casey, 3/18/2012
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" I love preparing for the impending apocalypse. "
- Joe, 2/23/2012
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" Engrossing, easy to read how to survival guide to WTSHTF. "
- Joseph, 8/26/2011
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" Ok, so it's about prepping, but Strauss takes a really thoughtful approach that is rare in the survival genre. His journey comes full-circle with a great community focus toward what we can do now to help our communities and ourselves. It's got a dark start but stick with it- it's worth it. "
- Christy, 6/8/2011
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" This books in an interesting read in these unusual times. For those considering going off the grid, this will just reinforce those thoughts for others this may plant the seed.
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- Ed, 4/13/2011
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" Liked it. A little more on the entertainment side of things. The author chronicles his quest from a big city boy to a prepared, confident individual. Good book.
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- Tim, 3/18/2011
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" This book won't save your life, but it is certainly an interesting and entertaining narrative with some good survival tips! Emergency definitely resembles Neil Strauss's hit The Game in style of writing and expression.
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- Liza, 3/9/2011
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" This guy has the most amazing life EVER!
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- Presten, 3/9/2011
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" An interesting read about fitting topics. Again Strauss writes a captivating story.
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- Matt, 1/16/2011
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" This book will not save your life. However, it was a fun read.
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- Funkho, 12/24/2010
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" It started out a little slow, but quickly became very interesting. It really made me think about what I need to do beyond food storage to be ready in an emergency. While I won't be looking for a 2nd passport, I came away with a list of skills I really want to learn. Entertaining writer.
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- Greg, 11/29/2010
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" With all signs pointing to a very near end of civilization as we know it, this book documents Strauss' journey from urban incompetent to master survivalist. Totally fascinating, I read and reread anything written by Strauss.
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- Randomweights, 11/22/2010
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" Starts off quite slow, and while there are some cool bits towards the end, most of the book is too much whiny for me to get into.
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- Abasi, 11/20/2010
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" Entertaining, though I'm not sure anyone who isn't a billionaire except for a writer doing research for a book would have the time or money to complete this sort of emergency preparation and training regime.
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- Joel, 10/27/2010
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