Survival Theory: EMP Preparedness Guide
Survival Theory: A Preparedness Guide (EMP)
Overview:
“Survival Theory” by bestselling author Jonathan Hollerman is a comprehensive preparedness guide focused on the potential collapse of America’s electric grid and other societal disasters. This book is not intended for those seeking short-term disaster preparation.
Key Points:
- Threat Awareness: Highlights the underestimated dangers posed by societal collapse and desperate populations.
- Safety Planning: Offers strategies to escape rioting and looting, ensuring family safety even without a fully-stocked survival retreat.
- Expert Guidance: Includes Hollerman’s extensive expertise on various preparedness topics.
Topics Covered:
- Bug Out Bags
- SHTF Weapons
- Tactical Gear
- Survival Tools
- Knives
- Long Term Food Storage
- Livestock
- Bug Out Locations
- Survival Retreat Recommendations
This guide aims to equip readers with the knowledge and tools necessary for serious preparedness in the face of potential crises.
$14.99
Description
Survival Theory: A Preparedness Guide (EMP)
Publisher: Apoc Publishing
Publication Date: March 25, 2016
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 266
ISBN-10: 069267280X
ISBN-13: 978-0692672808
Item Weight: 13.9 ounces
Dimensions: 6 x 0.67 x 9 inches
Product Description
In an unpredictable world where the threat of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) can disrupt modern life as we know it, Survival Theory: A Preparedness Guide (EMP) stands as your essential companion for readiness and resilience. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the strategies and skills necessary to thrive in the face of potential disasters.
What You’ll Discover:
- In-Depth Analysis: Understand the science behind EMPs and the potential impact on technology and infrastructure.
- Practical Preparedness: Learn how to create effective emergency plans, stock essential supplies, and develop survival skills that can make a difference when it matters most.
- Self-Sufficiency Techniques: Explore methods for food preservation, water purification, and alternative energy solutions to ensure your survival in a post-EMP world.
- Community Building: Discover the importance of networking and building a community of like-minded individuals who can support each other in times of crisis.
Why Choose This Guide?
Survival Theory is not just a theoretical exploration; it’s a practical manual designed for everyone—from beginners to seasoned survivalists. With 266 pages of detailed information, this guide empowers you to take control of your preparedness journey, ensuring that you and your loved ones are equipped to face any challenge that arises.
Ideal for:
- Preppers and survival enthusiasts
- Families looking to enhance their emergency preparedness
- Individuals interested in self-reliance and sustainability
Prepare for the unexpected and gain the confidence to navigate the uncertainties of tomorrow. Survival Theory: A Preparedness Guide (EMP) is your go-to resource for building a resilient and prepared lifestyle. Don’t wait for a crisis to strike—equip yourself today!
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Specification: Survival Theory: EMP Preparedness Guide
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sethraul s datta –
I’d rate this as 2.5 stars, and it is better than most prepper books, but it is aimed more at the beginner prepper and it is too ambitious in trying to cover all of the subject matter around prepping. My biggest concern is one that most prepper books are guilty of – what if the shtf event is a ‘slow burn’ one where it lasts over a period of years to a decade of financial collapse, job losses etc.. but the lights never quite go out during that time? Most books do not address this scenario and suppose a quick downfall of society following an economic collapse, grid down, pandemic etc.. and this is their achilles heel. It is possible for people to suffer and die in a slow burn downfall of society lasting years to a couple of decades and traditional prepping wisdom does not account for how to accurately prepare for this. I know many would argue that the same principles apply as used in a quick collapse, but if you suffer, say, a job loss, and the crisis lasts a couple of decades where the lights do not go out, yet people starve and die on the streets, worse than war zones or say Venezuela at the moment, then a different strategy is required to survive and even thrive in such an environment.
The author readily admits that his book is geared mainly towards those who can afford their own off-grid, independent survival retreat, which is very few people and his strategy is about bugging out to the said retreat. This leaves a very small proportion of his audience who whilst they may extract certain useful ideas from the book are not going to get much use out of large tracts of it. At least there are some good ideas making it a worthwhile read and as a primer to preparedness it is useful, but for preppers who have been in the game a little while it is more useful to buy books each focussing on a specific topic, such as:
-security
-self defence
-communications
-hygiene
-medical when shtf
-dental care when no dentist is around
-canning
-gardening/homesteading
-how to capture game animals
-how to prepare animals to be eaten
-etc..
This book has chapters acting as primers for all of the above without getting into the nitty, gritty aspects of what is needed to be done for each section. It as such, follows the flaws of many similar books on preparedness. The author merely tries to get you to be aware of the relevant ideas; there is much that has been left out with regards to security/self-defence and ideas surrounding it. It is also mainly geared to the American market with a chapter focusing on guns, whereas in Europe alternative weapons may be used by aggressors considering the lack of guns in the UK and other similar territories.
inspiredone –
I have read so many of these preparedness books (including many highly rated ones) that were a complete waste of my time, I couldn’t even tell you. I’m sure many of you have too. 99% of these genre of books are spitting out the same regurgitated information over and over again. It’s an embarrassment. They might as well just copy and paste each other’s pages to each other (maybe they do).
Jonathan Hollerman’s book Survival Theory is a breath of fresh air, among a field of mostly arm-chair commandos. You can tell from reading him, that he is the real deal. He doesn’t just talk about it. He didn’t just read about it from other “preppers”. He studies it, does it and has experienced it (well, much of it anyway…hopefully we’ll never find out). This is finally a survival book worth highlighting! The greatest part about him, is he uses real common sense to understand or theorize events or outcomes…along with a ton of study behind it. So many books, blogs, and comments I’ve read…amazingly, don’t. He has done his research, and it shows. I’ve been through multiple hurricanes. I’m CERT certified (twice). I hold 5 FEMA IS certificates. I’ve been activated at our EOC during Hurricane Irma, working alongside Fire, EMS, Police, EM and city officials. I’ve been without power for days. I’ve experienced and have been trained a little bit.
Here’s an example of what many don’t realize and you won’t hear it mentioned in most other books (except Jonathan’s). If you are connected to city sewer (a whole-lot of us are) and the power is out city-wide…those pumps that keep that sewage moving and processing at the wastewater plant, aren’t working. The sewage starts building up in the pipes (because people are still flushing with pool water, lake water…whatever they can) and eventually after pipes clogs enough, it starts backing up into properties and homes. I have seen this happen to people during Irma in as little as a week due to compounding issues. Sections of town were not able to use their toilets and had to go to other areas to do their business. So, the books out there saying everything will be fine when the grid goes down in surburbia, as long as you’ve stockpiled enough food, made friends with your neighbors, lay low, have enough ammo for unruly people, and hunker down in your home…are clueless. They don’t understand the big picture. They haven’t truly researched all angles of these scenarios. Sewage backing up into your property WILL make your home uninhabitable. Then what?
Overall, Jonathan’s book does paint quite a bleak picture because he’s mainly talking about the worst case scenario…grid down. I applaud him for taking on such an immense and complicated subject. It is not easy, and most “authors” just merely skim through it. He does not. Is it a realistic thing for Mr. and Mrs. Jones to worry about? Worry every day? No. Be somewhat mentally and physically prepared for? Absolutely yes. There is information out there, if you’re willing to hear it, about how the US has malware implanted into other countries to be able to shut their grid down, if they “needed to”. There are countries that also have malware implanted in the US, with those same capabilities, for if and when they “need to”. This particular country has already proven their capabilities by cyber-attacking multiple US large banks (like Wells Fargo) to “test” the waters not too long ago. Is a grid attack on us likely to occur? I sure hope not. But…it is certainly possible and they are quite capable.
Thank you Jonathan! I am only halfway way through it and I’ve already learned a ton.
Dti –
I have read many SHTF books recently and this one caught my attention through a short YouTube reading that was so well written I went for the book. I ended up looking up each product mentioned on Amazon so that I could see what it was and am in the process of purchasing some of them. I enjoyed the sections that talked about scenarios and what to do. Eye opening and alarmingly realistic! This book will at least wake you up if you are thinking dreamily about what might happen. Wake up!
Wayne –
Ok . But tells you to look up things alot in the book .
jeffrey w pugh –
I found a lot of very good information I can use. Still relevant today.
George Anderson –
If you read EMP as a prepping insuction manual, then this is a very nice companion and reference book. I particularly like the checklists. However, there is a lot of verbatim repeated information, particularly on EMP’s, that was in the EMP book. This was not a problem for me. Why only 4 stars and not 5? Because, he puts a partial one year food checklist in the book that is unreadable – when I go out to his website, he wants me to pay again to get the full spreadsheet – not much, however, I bought the book, should I get the spreadhseet IN THE BOOK THAT I CAN READ IT?
Still , I like what Mr. Hollerman does. He takes a very basic approach and does not mince words.
Ronald F. Long –
I have read this book several times now.. I have some background in SERE.. I graduated in Class 72-01 Air Force SERE.. I also attended all of the Air Force Survival Schools , Arctic, Tropic, Desert, and Jungle. I attended the Army Special Forces SERE School. I have taught SERE in Washington State, Florida, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Jordan. This is a complete well thought out book, that thinks with you as you read.. He anticipates your questions and answers the “experts advice” that he sees as incomplete or in error.. There is no one way to Survive at a Grid Down scenario. Each of you will have to tailor your resources with your belief systems. It will be the most difficult thing you will ever have to do.. This book is a great resource. It clearly defines the threat. It lists resources that you may have or that you can obtain. It constantly reminds you that Wal Mart will be closed and those things you need you will either have or will improvise or go without. When it happens, what do I do? Where do I go? What do I need to live with my family and those in my group? Are groups even a good idea? Can we pool our resources and survive? How much food do I need? Should I buy food storage? It is thought provoking and will have you purchasing more books, and guides.. My experiences in East Africa in the early 80’s gave me a harsh look at civil war. You have no idea what starving people will do and how hard it is to say “NO”. This book is a must for each library, and is a good read for wives and children. Read it with your family and discuss the options for your family..Now the question for you is; “Can I do what I think I can do”?
Ron Long
USAF SERE Class 72-01
Amazon Customer –
I feel like I am not naïve as to what could happen in the end of world scenarios! I just don’t know anything about survival specifics. I think this is an awesome informative book if you don’t know where to start! I like how he gives multiple options on different survival situations. I also appreciate how honest he is in the book. I don’t like anything to be sugarcoated and I think it’s important. People read things as they are not how they wish it could be. 5 Stars ⭐️
WMUFOOTBALL56 –
This book blew my mind. Totally changed the way I prep. Jonathan knows his stuff and highly recommend this book to start your awareness on how to prep and what to do in a grid down/catastrophic scenario.
*half way through the sequel to this book, Survival Theory 2. If you enjoyed the first book, then get the second. It also doesn’t disappoint. Looking forward to having Jonathan on The Grassroots Army Podcast in May 2024.