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|  | Author: Ben Sherwood
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  155 reviews
Sales Rank: 5795
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 400
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.3
ISBN: 0446698857
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.69
EAN: 9780446698856
ASIN: 0446698857
Publication Date: February 3, 2010
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 Great idea, sometimes cursory coverage, and thin/anecdotal evidence February 20, 2009
Stephen J. Snyder (Lancaster, Texas United States)
16 out of 25 found this review helpful
Who wouldn't want to learn how to better survive robbery, rape, near-fatal accidents, etc.? By survive, I mean, of course, not just survive physically, but survive and even thrive mentally.
Of course, some people DO survive horrific accidents, both physically and mentally. Or many assaults.
So, Ben Sherwood has a great idea.
Unfortunately, from the start, he downplays the element of luck. Luck not in the sense of something mysteriously metaphysical, but in that of pure, dumb random chance.
Take the Czech stewardess who fell more than 30,000 feet after an airplane exploded. Pure dumb luck she was where she was at in the cabin when the plane blew up.
Second, Sherwood pushes the envelope on faith, such as skirting past studies that show intercessory prayer doesn't work. Yet, he keeps coming back to the power of faith.
The power of faith as psychology, of that I have no doubt. But, Sherwood doesn't even look at whether or not that psychological power can be developed from other sources.
And, on the flip side, he doesn't even look for atheist or agnostic survivors, like a certain book reviewer who got lost in August heat in backcountry of Canyonlands National Park.
I don't think this is quite a two-star book, as in, it's not quite that bad. It's thought-provoking, hopeful and supportive, but it could have been much more.
 Survivors Club February 18, 2009
James C. Barry (Silsbee, Texas)
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
As a Pilot, I am always collecting and comparing procedures and ideas. This is great resource for all who fly.
You'll Feel a Surge of Confidence! February 17, 2009
Vincent Harris (Trenton, MO USA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you are just curious about why some people are so "tough" and can endure such arduous circumstances, there's plenty to entertain you. However, if what you are seeking is the kind of knowledge that will allow you and your loved ones to walk around with an increased sense of confidence in your ability to handle what life throws your way, then this book is a must have!
A fascinating book that kept me interested throughout February 13, 2009
M. Erb (Syracuse, NY)
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book is just amazing to read. From the opening pages I was hooked. It's well-written and offers great insight into the topic of why some people are survivors in a myriad of situations while others are not.
We humans often think that fate determines the outcome, but as this book illustrates, it is quite possible our own situational awareness of a scenario can provide the crucial difference as to whether we survive or not. In other words, you can learn to be a survivor and this is a great revelation.
I loved reading this book and also enjoyed taking the online quiz that indicates your survivor rating.
Run--do not walk--to your wallet or library card and get this book! February 8, 2009
Voracious Reader (Thousand Oaks, CA United States)
12 out of 18 found this review helpful
I read this book in less than 24 hours because I couldn't put it down! It spoke to me on so many levels; fascinating stories, esoteric information which may save your life (or make you a hit at the next cocktail party) and vivid examples of everyday people faced with horrendous circumstances who, not only survive, but thrive, afterwards. Not your usual "little guy wins over incredible odds" stories. You will never look at your surroundings the same way after reading The Survivors Club. Cool website, too--you can take a free profile test to see what kind of survivor you are. I will be talking about this book for a very long time.
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