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Made me wish I had gone to med school, Oh yeah; and liked to hike.
22 Sep 2005
Format:Paperback
After reading about Kenneth's' visits to the Amazon forest, underwater caves, and the top of Mount Everest, to name a few, you may be struck by the explorer bug too. Ken's main job on the excursions in this book is to act as main medical advisor, but thankfully, he is also a grade A writer. He recounts his trips; I will not spoil the book by recounting them here, from a mostly medical point of view. At heart Ken is a humanist seeking to find out how and why the few who choose to live in the extremes, (95% of the earth is uninhabitable by humans) do so. He goes into great depth describing the cultural and physical adaptations that people under-go. After many generations living a rough life natural selection has weeded the weak and stupid away leaving only the most suited for survival in any given "extreme" area of the world.
Don't let the title scare you off. This isn't a gimmick book that slathers its tile with the adjective "extreme", this is truly meant in a most literal fashion. If you are intrigued by the inner workings of the ER or even the TV show ER, then I would recommend this to you. If you have read the best seller "Into Thin-Air" by Jon Krakauer, you may be interested in the fact that Kenneth Kamler was the ill-fated expedition's doctor on the spot and he has recounted his point of view of the tragedy in one of the chapters.
Some of the places you'll visit and learn the many ways you can die (and the slim chances of your survival):
1. the Amazon jungle
2. lost at sea (above)
3. the heat of the desert
4. the pressure of the deep sea (below)
5. the top of Everest
6. and the vacuum of space
After you read this, you'll be able to amaze your friends with your knowledge of cannibalism and butt parasites.
Don't let the title scare you off. This isn't a gimmick book that slathers its tile with the adjective "extreme", this is truly meant in a most literal fashion. If you are intrigued by the inner workings of the ER or even the TV show ER, then I would recommend this to you. If you have read the best seller "Into Thin-Air" by Jon Krakauer, you may be interested in the fact that Kenneth Kamler was the ill-fated expedition's doctor on the spot and he has recounted his point of view of the tragedy in one of the chapters.
Some of the places you'll visit and learn the many ways you can die (and the slim chances of your survival):
1. the Amazon jungle
2. lost at sea (above)
3. the heat of the desert
4. the pressure of the deep sea (below)
5. the top of Everest
6. and the vacuum of space
After you read this, you'll be able to amaze your friends with your knowledge of cannibalism and butt parasites.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Potent and stimulating throughout
9 Oct 2005
Format:Paperback
Kamler's "Surviving the Extremes" is a complex blend of physiology, biochemistry, survival guidance in extreme circumstances, adventure medicine, and personal reflection, all under an umbrella of behavioral neurology. It is a fascinating work that streamlines its many foci into a stimulating Darwinian read that perhaps does simplify, at times, certain brain processes but does capture the overall gist. His writing conjures up potent images varying from the edge of the macabre to the tenderness of humans during times of extreme environmental, emotional, and physical stressors. Truly recommended for anyone interested in science or adventure!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Really Hits the Mark...
28 Oct 2006
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
What a great read. Dr. Kamler uses his medical background and personal high adventure experiences to write a highly entertaining and informative read that covers the entire gamut of human survival experiences...covering everything from high altitude, exposure, dehydration and submersion, and veering slightly into the macabre...even survival cannabalism.
It's obvious Kamler did his homework, not only in the breadth of material covered, but also in producing a high quality read, remaining ever hopeful about the human experience. He even offers some medical explanations about the mysterious "X Factor"...when people survive despite overwhelming odds to the contrary.
Don't read Deep Survival, which is a well intentioned yet misinformed rant, read this book.
It's obvious Kamler did his homework, not only in the breadth of material covered, but also in producing a high quality read, remaining ever hopeful about the human experience. He even offers some medical explanations about the mysterious "X Factor"...when people survive despite overwhelming odds to the contrary.
Don't read Deep Survival, which is a well intentioned yet misinformed rant, read this book.
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