Best Survival Books
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When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need to Survive When Disaster Strikes
by:
Cody Lundin
3.87 avg rating — 1,587 ratings 
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SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea
by:
John Wiseman
4.25 avg rating — 5,502 ratings 
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Poorcraft: The Funnybook Fundamentals of Living Well on Less
by:
C. Spike Trotman
3.93 avg rating — 453 ratings 7. 
"Soup Sandwich" Survival: Advanced Survival Techniques
by:
Donny Boy Franko
it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating 7. 
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The Prepared Home Every Day: Organizing Your Life to Be Ready for Anything
by:
Melissa George
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating 7. 
Thrive: Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide; Skills, Tips, and Gear for Living on the Land 4.28 avg rating — 29 ratings
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The Prepared Home: How to Stock, Organize, and Edit Your Home to Thrive in Comfort, Safety, and Style
by:
Melissa George
3.85 avg rating — 101 ratings 
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Krav Maga Defense: How to Defend Yourself Against the 12 Most Common Unarmed Street Attacks
by:
David Kahn
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 45 ratings 
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A Survival Guide for Life: How to Achieve Your Goals, Thrive in Adversity, and Grow in Character
by:
Bear Grylls
4.08 avg rating — 2,031 ratings 
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SAS Survival Handbook: The ultimate guide to surviving anywhere
by:
John Wiseman
4.25 avg rating — 5,502 ratings 22. 
SAS Survival Guide: For Any Climate, in Any Situation
by:
John Wiseman
4.25 avg rating — 5,502 ratings 23. 
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SAS and Elite Forces Guide Hunting: Essential Hunting And Survival Skills From The World's Elite Forces 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
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100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving in the Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster
by:
Clint Emerson
4.03 avg rating — 871 ratings 29. 
The Ultimate Survival Manual (Outdoor Life): 333 Skills that Will Get You Out Alive
by:
Rich Johnson
4.16 avg rating — 300 ratings 
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The Hunting & Gathering Survival Manual: 221 Primitive & Wilderness Survival Skills
by:
Tim MacWelch
4.17 avg rating — 87 ratings 
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Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (Bushcraft Survival Skills Series)
by:
Dave Canterbury
4.10 avg rating — 3,195 ratings 34. 
The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook: What to Do When Help is NOT on the Way
by:
James Hubbard
4.24 avg rating — 67 ratings 
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Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath
by:
Ted Koppel
3.71 avg rating — 5,478 ratings 40. 
How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times 3.78 avg rating — 2,268 ratings
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Survival Hacks: Over 200 Ways to Use Everyday Items for Wilderness Survival
by:
Creek Stewart
4.06 avg rating — 280 ratings 45. 
Prepper's Survival Hacks: 50 DIY Projects for Lifesaving Gear, Gadgets and Kits
by:
Jim Cobb
3.94 avg rating — 32 ratings 46. 
The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help is Not on the Way
by:
Joseph Alton
4.42 avg rating — 392 ratings 47. 
Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag: Your 72-Hour Disaster Survival Kit
by:
Creek Stewart
4.04 avg rating — 792 ratings 48. 
The Ultimate Survival Manual: 333 Skills that Will Get You Out Alive
by:
Rich Johnson
3.93 avg rating — 57 ratings 49. 
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Survival Hacks: Over 200 Ways to Use Everyday Items for Wilderness Survival (Life Hacks Series)
by:
Creek Stewart
4.06 avg rating — 280 ratings 
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Advanced Bushcraft: An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (Bushcraft Survival Skills Series)
by:
Dave Canterbury
4.17 avg rating — 667 ratings 53. 
Camping & Wilderness Survival: The Ultimate Outdoors Book
by:
Paul Tawrell
4.33 avg rating — 200 ratings 54. 
Survive!: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere - Alive
by:
Les Stroud
4.09 avg rating — 1,283 ratings