How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It

Tactics, Techniques and Technologies for Uncertain Times

By: James Wesley Rawles

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

James Wesley Rawles, founder of survivalblog.com, shares with you everything you need to know to be ready for the worst. The book includes information on proper food storage and sanitation, gardening and livestock basics, investment strategies to protect your assets, medical advice, communication techniques, home security, and how to get "outta Dodge" when, in the parlance of the movement, "the shit hits the fan".

©2009 James Wesley Rawles (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

a lot of general hints and suggestions

Any additional comments?

I picked this up on the daily deal or some other sale and decided it was worth the risk of a couple of dollars. I think any book has to be worth a couple of dollars, but even at that, this one was pretty borderline. The author provides a lot of general hints and everyday "common sense" but mostly unrealistic suggestions about things like buy bulk grain and store your bulk grain so that rodents can't get to it. Be careful with guns and sharp objects, and try not to get hurt. I had hoped for some tidbits of interesting information about water or power systems or something, but there seemed to be little of that in this book. If you just won the powerball and want to use your new found millions to buy a retreat and become the new Howard Hughes then this book might be for you. Otherwise, unless you really do not know where corn and wheat and eggs come from or that its a good idea to have as much Red Cross training as possible for emergencies, I don't think most people are going to get much of interest out of it. I just did not get a lot of real information/content out of this book.

Solid info but becomes a grocery list at times

The book leads strong with some tips about how to being prepping in general and the philosophy behind that way of life.

However some of the chapters are more of just an appendix of sorts that are better suited for a physical book I think.

Also the author recommends things near the end of the book that, if followed, basically means your whole life is dedicated to prepping. (Owning a large community home that you and other preppers keep well stocked year-round, while practicing basic prepper skills around the clock, and somehow having employment capabilities though he recommends in living somewhere VERY remote.)

Near the end prepping felt more like a rich man (or woman's) hobby. I think the book could have used a "shoe-string budget prepping" guide to do the best you can with what you have as a young professional.

Basically the only individuals that could follow this to the letter are those that have an endless stream of sizeable income, and large amounts of free time.

All that being said though, this book really got me interested in prepping in general as a kind of life philosophy. I get it now.

Great Handbook & Guide for the Coming Hard Times!

Great, invaluable and indispensable information!
makes you think, and helps ypu plan and prepare for as many SHTF, TEOTWAKI scenarios as are likely today.
One look at today's headlines and you will have a very hard time making an Exscuse NOT to prepare.
While a few technologies have improved, overall the "Back to Basics" Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP'S) explained here will help get you through regardless of your current preparedness levels or economic status.
Knowledge is power, without it, you are mindless sheep surviving at the whim, mercy and charity of others.
Prepare now while you still can.
The 1st best time to prepare was 10, 20 years ago. The 2nd best time is now!

An excwllent reference material

This is somewhere in the mix with Back to Basics, the US Army survival manual, and the Boy Scout Field Guide.

Good Information

Based on the previous reviews I thought most of what is in this book would just be be common sense, but there are many, many subjects Rawles covers that I never considered. This is a very good book to have, the subject matter covered and advise provided by the author could be invaluable if things take a turn for the worst. Case-in-point, look at what is happening with the spiraling cost of food and clothing. It's worth a look if for nothing more than to get an idea of what could happen in our future.

Dick Hill does a fantastic job of reading - one of the most talented readers I have ever heard.

Worthwhile read!

I am about to listen to this for the third time. Very, very good information. I have some preps in place, but this is very encouraging, informative book to get going on completing preps. Much information about things I had not considered.

Very good take on hard work, charity, US financial situation, possible pandemics, etc.

Narrator, Dick Hill, excellent.

Mr. Rawles' Christianity referred to, but not self-righteous. Nice not to have swearing. A real man trying to help others get prepared.

Loved it. exceptionally well done and captivating

overall I would have to say this book is very captivating while being read there are hardly any misspeaks and gives very easy direction to follow.

Good book

While I do not agree with everything in this book it is a good reference to have. If it is your first book you will never continue. So just make sure you do not use this as your reference point as the be and end all. This is someone with all the money and resources at his disposal plus some. So do not let that discourage you. Do what you can do. It will always be better than doing nothing! I personally prefer Jonathan Hollerman's Survival theory. It is always good to get different ideas and reference points to go on and then find out what works for you.

Excellent overview on a wide range of topics

What did you love best about How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It?

For me the most interesting part of the book was the section on Ham Radio, and basic medical techniques in disasters.

If you’ve listened to books by James Wesley Rawles before, how does this one compare?

no, I haven't.

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no, I haven't.

Read it!!

Very helpful and informative. Rawles has done a huge amount of trial and error that you can learn from.