You want to be a member of this club! THE SURVIVORS CLUB: A book review

We live in a world that gets scarier by the minute it seems. Disasters, both natural and man-made are everywhere. One never knows when something truly awful or terrible is going to happen, whether it's on a personal level or a massive scale. Some people beat the odds, survive and even thrive. Others surrender to the forces around them, give up and even die. If you're interested in increasing your odds of making through to the other side of catastrophe, you'll want to read THE SURVIVORS CLUB: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life by Ben Sherwood.

This book, substantial at 373 pages, details a number of personal stories and scientific research into what are the secrets of the world's most effective survivors. More than once, my hear was pounding as I read through some of the stories. I was amazed to discover how resilient the human body is and how much your will to live and the ability to control your emotions can make the difference between life or death.

I began to read this book before the earthquake in Haiti. People were pulled alive from the rubble many days after it was thought it was impossible to live. I thought of THE SURVIVORS CLUB and realized these people clearly shared some of the attributes described.

Do yourself and your family a favor and read this book. Keep it as a reference. You may find yourself in a situation in which you'll be glad you did.

Toodles!

And the Winners of THE SURVIVORS CLUB are....

This contest has concluded and I am pleased to announce the following winners of the awesome book, The Survivors Club:

1) Marjorie
2) StephTheBookworm                                  
3) AmyLynn
4) Misusedinnocence
5) Twifanheather

All winners were selected randomly utilizing Research Randomizer.
 Ladies, you'll be quite pleased. I just received this book a couple of days ago and I was surprised at how substantial it is. It appears small on-line but it's a book of considerable size and chocked full of amazing stories and tips about surviving adverse circumstances. It's a good and informative read.

Winners, please e-mail me your addresses. Your address will be sent to the publisher, who will be sending you the book. Please allow at least 6 to 8 weeks to receive it. It may arrive sooner.

If winners have not responded by Tuesday, January 18, another contestant will be selected in their place.

Thanks again to the Hachette Book Group for making this giveaway possible.

I want to thank all those who entered. Please keep checking back because I will be offering other giveaways.

Toodles!

BOOK GIVEAWAY: THE SURVIVORS CLUB- A book that may save your life, in more ways than one!

THE SURVIVORS CLUB : The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life by Ben Sherwood is a great book to have around, not only as an interesting read, but as a reference to refer to as needed. You have the opportunity to win a free copy. There are five copies available. If you'd like the chance to get one, just leave a comment saying why you're interested as well as your email address or some way to contact you. Become a follower if you're not already. Offer good until January 16, 2010. Open only to US and Canadian Residents. Thanks to Anna of the Hachette Group for the opportunity and for providing the books.

     

Which is the safest seat on an airplane? Where is the best place to have a heart attack? Why does religious observance add years to your life? How can birthdays be hazardous to your health? Each second of the day, someone in America faces a crisis, whether it's a car accident, violent crime, serious illness, or financial trouble. Given the inevitability of adversity, we all wonder: Who beats the odds and who surrenders? Why do some people bound back and others give up? How can I become the kind of person who survives and thrives?