Review
"After the Bible and the complete works of Shakespeare, Laurence Gonzales' latest book would be the wise choice for any desert-island castaway."Conde Nast Traveller "Buy it so you know what to do if you happen to fall off a mountain."Anthony Sattin, The Sunday Times
Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature and Enough
A fascinating look into why we are who we are.
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Charles Perrow, author of Normal Accidents
A feast of excitement and wonder. Makes complexity and chaos come alive...fantastic accounts of danger and death.
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Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm
"Gonzales' writing is effortless and compelling, and his research is first-rate. I can't imagine a better book on the topic."
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Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature and Enough
"A fascinating look into why we are who we are."
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Charles Perrow, author of Normal Accidents
"A feast of excitement and wonder. Makes complexity and chaos come alive...fantastic accounts of danger and death."
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Description
In Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzales combines hard science and powerful storytelling to illuminate the mysteries of survival, whether in the wilderness or in meeting any of life's great challenges. This gripping narrative, the first book to describe the art and science of survival, will change the way you see your world.
About the Author
Laurence Gonzales is a contributing editor for National Geographic Adventure magazine. The winner of numerous awards, he can be found at his website www deepsurvival.com