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Deep Survival

True Stories of Miraculous Endurance and Sudden Death

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Deep Survival

By: Laurence Gonzales
Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
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After her plane crashes, a 17-year-old girl spends 11 days walking through the Peruvian jungle. Against all odds, with no food, shelter, or equipment, she gets out. A better equipped group of adult survivors of the same crash sits down and dies. What makes the difference?

Examining such stories of miraculous endurance and tragic death, Deep Survival takes us from the tops of snowy mountains and the depths of oceans to the workings of the brain that control our behavior. Through close analysis of case studies, Laurence Gonzales describes the essence of a survivor and offers 12 "Rules of Survival".

In the end, he finds, it is what's in your heart, not what's in your pack, that separates the living from the dead. This audiobook will change the way we understand ourselves and the great outdoors.

©2003 Laurence Gonzales (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks
Adventure Travel Nature & Ecology Psychology Social Sciences Sports Writing Travel Writing & Commentary Adventure Inspiring Suspenseful Thought-Provoking Survival Psychology True Adventure
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"The study of survival offers an illuminating portal into the human psyche, and Gonzales, knowledgeable and passionate, is a compelling and trustworthy guide." (Booklist)
"A superb, entertaining addition to a nature buff's library, or for anyone not tucked safely away in a bunker." (Kirkus Reviews)

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Whether we’re focused on the apocalypse or just an ill-timed breakdown on the side of a particularly remote road, there’s something about imagining survival scenarios that can be addictive. On some level, we all wonder if we would have what it takes to pit ourselves against the worst the world can possibly offer and make it out alive. That’s why it’s no surprise that survival literature is so popular, and that the stories in the genre are so diverse.

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Outstanding, best survival book of its type!!

This is a profound look at what a human being goes through in a survival situation. It is not designed to relay the gory details of survivor stories. Instead this book systematically disects and examines the way the human mind functions when it meets with disaster. I have never read a book that better describes and defines the attributes that separate "The Quick From The Dead". Gonzales also did a great job presenting this information in a personal way that keeps the reader on the edge of thier seat. Exellent book for anyone, especially if you ever venture into the wild. This should be required reading for SAR professionals.

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flash forward flash back flash sideways

Very interesting parts. how the brain and perception can lead us astray.
I would say fascinating but the author doesn't show a whole lot of the humility he preaches.
he speaks of an " I love me" room at the end. this guys room must be sizeable

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good book

Worth the time to read or listen. Provides an interesting perspective on what it takes to be a survivor.

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Must Read For True Safety Professionals

If you want to gain insight into human behavior in extreme (possibly at work) circumstances, A MUST READ..............
HSE Director- Oil & Gas Industry

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very interesting data and stories.

in depth, entertaining and well read. much more than I anticipated but well worth the read.

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a should read for everyone a must-read for Rescuer

As A Firefighter in an EMT. A Boy Scout leader and an amateur Adventure I recommend this book for anyone who wishes to improve their understanding of human nature and human risk-taking behavior

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Well written & well researched

The author is an excellent writer, to be sure. He writes deeply with advanced vocabulary without being showy.

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riveting!!

a pure work of brilliance that has countless stories of triumph and disaster brought on by human decision making skills under emense pressures!!!

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Outstanding presentation of survival skills not normally told.

Beautifully written and narrated accounts of human endurance overcoming seemingly impossible situations with analysis of why some succeeded and others didn’t. Highly recommend this to all humans who leave their houses.

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must read for those that do

have a pencil and paper handy. a lot of info I had to learn in the school of hard knocks.

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