This Christmas, I am working on a very short budget and have friends that don't need anything but deserve much. Four of them have expressed more than polite interest in planning for emergencies of and seem serious about it (by that I mean no 'Zombie Apocalypse' nonsense). I am trying to give them some ideas to use as a starting point; namely, directions to Blue Collar Prepping and some books that I have in my small prepping library.
Books That I Like
In no way are these books the only ones in my library, the only books on the market or the best for everyone else; they are simply what I recommend for my friends and their needs.
I am not writing a book review or summary, but rather why I chose these titles.
Survive!
This book is going to friends that hike and camp now that their kids are older.
The Disaster Preparedness Handbook 2nd Edition:
A Guide for Families
Arthur T. Bradley has written a book that seriously addresses common emergencies faced by modern societies: Natural, Pandemic, Man-Made, War/Terrorism/Crime, Personal, etc.
The Disaster Preparedness Handbook addresses these topics in a very thorough way, with chapter summaries, checklists, suggested reading lists and diagrams of items that can be made or built. It is written in an easy-to-read style, without being so simple as to be boring to experienced preppers or too intense for those just starting. While most of the book covers 'bugging in' and urban/suburban plans, there are chapters on planning for 'bugging out' as well.
This book is going to friends that have several family members living close by.
This book is going to friends that have several family members living close by.
This book is a gift for one of my OCD friends that makes lists for everything.
I hope this has given you food for thought and ideas for last minute gifts for the Holiday season!
If you have comments, suggestions or corrections, please post them so we all can learn. And remember, Some Is Always Better Than None!
NOTE: All items tested were purchased be me. No
products have been loaned in exchange for a favorable review. Any items
sent to me for T&E will be listed as such. Suck it Feds.
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