NYT bestselling author and host of the Thom Hartma THOM HARTMANN
'In the face of a climate crisis that may be even worse than we thought, Survive and Thrive is a refreshing dose of positivity with step-by-step guidelines to help us all to literally weather the storm. But beyond being a disaster and preparedness guide, this is a readable, comprehensive manual for a new way of living — one which teaches and empowers the individual, while also recognizing that it's a collaborative and sustainable model which will be critical to successfully navigating an uncertain future. This should be mandatory 21st-century reading, on every shelf.'
Retired Navy SEAL Petty Officer First Class SO1 BRENDAN CALLAGHAN
'As a life-long prepper and survivalist, I found this book to be extremely informative. The tools you need for a single individual or a family are conveniently located in this easy-to-read guide. Disaster can happen anywhere and at anytime—no matter who you are or where you live. Surviving a disaster is one thing. Thriving afterwards is a completely different situation. If you want to learn how, look no further than this guide.'
NYT Bestselling author and investigative journalis GREG PALAST
'Survive and Thrive is the guidebook I wish I had while I was tracking down oily criminals in the jungles of Ecuador and the vultures in Africa. Bill and Jeanne have done it again, making a readable, easy-to-understand guide to preparing for and surviving disasters—whether a hurricane, wildfire, or the next pandemic. It's a book that should be on every journalist's shelf.'
CALVIN D. SUN
'Where has this been all my adulting life? Informative, comprehensive, self-aware, socially conscious, and most of all relatable and fun to read, this book takes numerous daunting topics and systematically breaks down the overwhelming into the practical as if the co-authors Jeanne and Bill were also coaches right by your side, guiding you along to embrace a unique concept of selfless and benevolent self-reliance (or at the very least knowing you can use Doritos as fire starters... who knew?). I'm glad I now have this on me; that fact alone already makes me feel I could be a tiny bit more ready for the next apocalypse.'
author of The End of Nature BILL MCKIBBEN
'Sage advice, in my opinion—and I've spent most of my life at the end of a dirt road. The only advice I would add is, work through these checklists with as many neighbors as possible, because in a real crisis (of which a globally heated world will provide plenty) they're going to be your bar-none best survival assets!'
Library Journal
12/15/2023
Self-proclaimed survivalists Fulton and Devon, coauthors of The Blood of Patriots: How I Took Down an Anti-Government Militia with Beer, Bounty Hunting, and Badassery) have written a new book together that combines comedy with survival tips. The result is a comprehensive guide that demonstrates how to prep for and survive any disaster. Their book includes a self-assessment exercise to get readers to consider their current survival situation, such as the amount of their food and water supply, how long they could live off it, and more. They also encourage readers to evaluate their own survival skills—and that of other members of their household—to determine areas of improvement and to form a plan that everyone could follow. The chapters break down different survival needs. It also covers every related subject, such as having water and food, foraging, gardening, organizing, sheltering, packing an evacuation bag, and more. VERDICT A solid selection for collections. Ideal for people who want to learn general survival tips and to feel prepared for any disaster, from pandemics to earthquakes.—Britt Fechtman
