About this title: 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.
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Description: Fine. 0393326152 Ships next business day. NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black line on bottom/exterior edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co
Date Published: 2004-10-17
ISBN-13:9780393326154ISBN:0393326152
Description: Good. Used for class has highlighting, underlining and notes. Cover shows some wear or creases. Pages yellowed/tanned. This book really opened my eyes! read more
Description: Very good. By Laurence Gonzales; ISBN: 0393326152; Pub. : W.W. Norton & Co.; Pub. Date: 2004-10-17; Media: Paperback; Weight: 10.4 oz.; Very good, with slight wear. Covers have light edgewear. A couple cover corner tips are slightly bent. Surfaces of covers are glossy. Covers and/or pages show some curling. Binding is good. Pages have no marks, writing or highlighting. Pages show indications of very light use. by Laurence Gonzales; ISBN: 0393326152; Pub. : W.W. Norton & Co.; Pub. Date: 2004-10 ... read more
Description: Very Good. 0393326152 Light general wear, but a nice, clean, tight copy. Please compare our ratings and shop with confidence. Member, Antiquarian Book Dealers Association of SC. read more
Description: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Pub Date: 10/30/2004 Binding: Paperback Pages: 318. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780393326154ISBN:0393326152
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. (A154_5/9)Book is in good condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 320 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780393326154ISBN:0393326152
Description: Good. Size: 6.81; 2004. W.W. Norton & Co. Paperback. Minor edge and corner wear to cover. No store stamps, owner names, or other writings. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co
Date Published: 2004-10-17
ISBN-13:9780393326154ISBN:0393326152
Description: Like New. Book has slight shelf wear from storage and use; Few pages were dog earred, otherwise the book is in very good condition. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780393326154ISBN:0393326152
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. (A5_5/9)Book is in NEW condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 320 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
"It's a good book covering the psychological and physiological phases people go through as they go from a minor survival problem to a severe one. Some of the survival stories and the er...non-survival stories are truly cringe-worthy as it's just so hard to imagine what it must be like to be in those situations. In our modern world, people forget just how much they take basic survival for granted.
Part of the book focuses just on the pure science on how our brain responds to crises for better or worse. Other parts of the book consider dealing with crises (or avoiding them) as an almost spiritual acceptance of risk.
Since it's so hard to imagine yourself in these experiences, it's definitely an interesting reading experience, not only for its content but also the thoughts it gets going in your head as to what you would do.
In my case, I'll never go on a hiking trip, mountain climbing, sail in a small boat, fly in an airplane, or probably even leave my house. O_o"
"This book is definitely cool if not for anything more than the exciting depictions of the harrowing events that are described throughout the chapters.
In exploring the art of survival, Laurence Gonzales sets his ideas against the backdrop of his own experiences, notably those of his fighterpilot father who was shot down during WWII. First, Gonzales shares a number of disaster stories, helping to eplain why the victims of these tragedies perished and how they might have survived. In the second part of the book, the stories, equally greusome, take on a bit happier endings as Gonzales explains the survival of some 'miraculous' human beings.
Drawing on a remarkable aray of scientific theory, ranging from basic behavioral observations to modern nueroscience and even an examination of chaos theory, Gonzales tries to explain why exactly some people survive the most dreadful of situations while others simply perish in an instant.
Though it is obviously much easier to explain in hindsight then it is to predict in the future, the reader is left with a set of 'rules' for survival that can be applied to almost any situation, man made, natural and potentially even social or business related 'disasters.'
One of the most important things that I took away from this book is that while we can determine the situations that we put ourselves in, the systems that we use to navigate our lives are inherintly unstable and thus, we should always be prepared for anything, because, well, it can, and will, happen!"
"A friend bought this book for my husband and he loved it so much, I had to read it. It's about surviving trouble in the outdoors, but it's a really a handbook for life in all situations. What I took from it, among many other things, is: keep an open mind, focus on living, look for opportunities, believe you will survive and that you are lost only if you believe you are lost. One very practical tip, when walking somewhere make a mental note of things at many turns. Some native cultures sing themselves a map. Gonzales is such a fine writer and took what could have been a very boring topic and made it hugely interesting."
"Awesome. Even if you dont like this book, find it interesting or an outdoorsman/adventure person, you must admire the author's writing skills, brilliant style and deep scientific research understanding in this book. I think it is a profound piece of work he should be very proud of. I was given this as a gift and enjoyed it much while suffering the pains of flu. How fitting of book to ponder on what seemed a low spot in time. Here are my summary thoughts of what I learned:
1. Stress can put people in a poor mindset and often lead to disaster in tough situations. 2.Survivors have some basic things in common, and a true survivor in any sense of the word is very uncommon in the modern world. 3. If you are doing anything in wild terrain (outside a suburbian metroplex) be prepared, take your time, and dont fear to backtrack. Be aware of your surroundings. 4. Im glad i am not a rock climber. 5. Children under 7 years old are much better survivors than we are."
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