Technology review by Philip N. Smith

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	• When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-Reliance and Planetary Survival Matthew Stein Chelsea Green Publishing, 2007 - 405 pages average customer review:based on 29 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

This book turned me into a genius!

I still don't know how this book manages to impart information with text book efficiency while remaining conversational and easy to read. Somehow it does, and even more than that...I really know how to survive on my own now, and I feel very empowered by that. From simple tasks to complex projects, this book could be the bible of the post apocalyptic planet...And if we don't listen to Mr. Stein's warnings, that might just have to be it's legacy.

vital information for everyone

This is the book you want to read BEFORE anything happens! Matt Stein has done an incredible job bringing together information in every area you can think of (and some you might not!) where a disruption in services could cause you great inconvenience, or worse. What would you do if a storm took out your power? How would you keep yourself warm and fed? What if you live in an area subject to floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, or other natural hazards? It is very empowering to have answers (many quite detailed) gathered together in one book in a very readable format. Stein has done his homework thoroughly and included lots of references for further reading. This book is also excellent to use for a reading circle, as it is quite thought-provoking with much fodder for discussion. This is one of the most useful books I have ever read.

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Technology review by Philip N. Smith

I find this book to be invaluable. I keep it in a safe place next to my earthquake survival book. It even comes in handy for my back packing trips as I recall some of the survival technique that Mr. Stein has included. I'd recommend everyone to have a copy, whether you live in storm danger areas, earthquake areas, or just for when it all comes to a stop.

Amazingly comprehensive

This book is chock full of common sense and practical ways to live using less power. It is also a comprehensive emergency guide covering food, first aid, shelter, water protection, low-tech medicine and much more. I highly recommend this book. I keep it handy for reference. Our family is putting together first aid kits and, since we live in earthquake territory, a family emergency plan, including out of state contacts. It is comforting to know that we are as prepared as we can for nearly any emergency.

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Very Informative

This is a very complete guide. It even references other sources of more detailed information. I spent hours browzing through it.

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