How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques and Technologies for Uncertain Times (Unabridged‪)‬

I have read and heard this book. I am your average, western suburbanite with a level of uncertainty about the future of America and the economic foundation she was built upon. A reader/listener of this book is probably a government skeptic like myself. It will not take long for the reader to realize their lack of preparedeness in a hemorrhagging economy and a powerless dollar in an absolutely chaotic time in our country's history. This book will re-allign any misdirected priorities with conviction and common -sense. Embark on solutions that will promote self reliance...Your journey begins with this book!

I read this book over about 10 days. It was riveting! The book inspired a lot of "what if?" type thinking. My wife belongs to a book club that reads mainly fluff novels. She complains that when they get together to discuss the novel no one really has anything to say.
Patriots, whether you agree with the premise or not, will absolutely provide a topic for many interesting discussions. I have learned just how vulnerable we all are. Even for "mini" disasters my family is not prepared for more than a day or two to survive off the grid. What would we do for water if it didn't flow out the faucet or flush the toilet? How would we take care of our two dogs? How would we protect ourselves from looters?
Rawles takes the worst case scenario, total economic collapse, and and describes survival techniques all wrapped up in a very interesting story. I learned stuff while enjoying the read. What a concept!
Have your friends read or listen to this book, too. You'll want them to know what you know when the collapse happens.

Just finished downloading Mr. Rawles book and have not had a chance to listen to it yet. If his book is half as informative as his web site Survival Blog I'm giving this book five stars