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“Why some die in catastrophic events and some live. I'd read it again if I were traveling. ”
Ben K wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“yeah...that's what I want to know...Why?”
DK wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Amazing stories-some of the science a bit over my head for easy-reading. Interesting to look more closely at how we approach life and its inherent challenges.”
Jesse C wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“"Deep Survival" is not just a series of flesh-eating tales of survival, it is a deep investigation into what it takes to survive in life-threatening situations. Gonzales deftly combines factors of psychology, emotionality, spirituality, and physicality as the premier forces that determine who lives, who dies, and why.”
Nate J wrote this review Monday, October 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting. I spend a lot of time doing outdoor activities like the ones described in the book so I was hoping to glean some useful information and I think I did. This book seems almost like a really long magazine article - but a lot of books like this do, I guess.”
moik wrote this review Saturday, August 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Pretty good book on why people put themselves in life threatening situations and how we survive them - or don't.”
Kent wrote this review Sunday, August 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not the fast paced account I had hoped for. Actually becomes repetitive as you realize that people die for very preventable reasons and survive because of luck.”
Jess M wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I difficult book at times to follow, but I absolutely loved the applications of it. I saw so much of myself in the book. It discusses the idea of survival and survivors vs. thrivers vs. nonsurvivors. It discusses the necessitiy of a PMA (positive mental attitude) and how the application of that and various other techniques are what make you a survivor. Although this book directly correlates to survival in the wild. I applied it a lot to my survival throughout school. I saw myself a lot from times past and saw many good things that I have done and bad during high-stress situations. Since I will be starting PA school soon and it will be extremely hight paced/stress environment I will use these skills that I have learned in this book for that and for the rest of my life in all situations. I see the application of the Gospel of Jesus Christ much of that of a survivor and these ideas/techniques have helped me to be more solid in my testimony, faith and resolve to live a better more Christ centered life.”
Kimberly W wrote this review Saturday, June 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Compilation of various magazine articles with some added content. Good when he sticks to what he knows, less effective when he tries to play scientist. ”
Douglas H wrote this review Wednesday, May 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Something for everyone in this work. You have your hero stories, your "doh" stories, your "doh" into a hero stories, brain science, sociology, psychology, and even a bit of natural history.
Only four out of five stars because the first quarter is a bit slow going before he starts building his cases. In the beginning he has a tendency to dwell on one or two subtopics and not get any deeper (until you want to say "go on already!"). But this book will get you to thinking about your own actions and follies, and your very lucky moments. Good for reflection, and for groundwork for personal self improvement in attitude and readiness.
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Eris wrote this review Thursday, January 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
