Just received a copy of Cody's new book "When All Hell Breaks Loose." Just over 400 pages in softcover. Same Russ Miller illustrations and quirky style. Once I get a chance to give it a quick read I'll pass on a book review.

Amazon had it.

Andy

Where did you buy the book

Amazon.com had it. Read the first 100 pages or so. Same basic concepts as in his earlier book but with an emphasis on family preparation in an urban/suburban environment. More later...

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be looking for it.

All,

I’ve finished reading thru Cory’s new book and while it’s not a thrilling, can’t put it down read, I would recommend it as solid reference book. Especially for your family and friends who might not share your enthusiasm for preparedness. It starts and ends with some of Cory’s more metaphysical musings about life and spirituality. I think those sections give the reader an insight into the author and are certainly thought provoking. Some of his thoughts on the attitude of people who survive mesh well with the material in Mr. Gonzales book “Deep Survival”

The balance of the book presents the same sort of practical advice and honest descriptions of what one will experience in an emergency as his previous book. It spends more time on the subjects of sheltering in place, sanitary food handling and personal hygiene with an emphasis on group efforts. The section that speaks to “optional food sources” may test some readers’ gag reflex, but he speaks nothing but the truth. There’s no sugar coating of what will happen if one is not prepared. I found his diatribe against those who expect they could “live off the land” both amusing and sobering.

His approach to collecting, organizing and employing supplies and gear is practical, pragmatic and cost-effective. He preaches having multi-purpose and redundant tools and supplies and makes some interesting suggestions for replacing toilet paper.

One criticism is that his approach and advice is colored by his experiences perfecting his survival and preparation skills in the desert southwest. While Cory addresses issues of snow storms and hurricanes you don’t get the sense he’s spent a lot of time dealing with the dangers of ice and wind storms (e.g. there’s no discussion of prepping a house for a hurricane). And while I’m happy he has a nice house that’s fully ‘green’ such discussion doesn’t relate much to my 125 year-old brick Victorian.

But frankly that’s a minor complaint. Overall the book is worth the cost, should be considered a solid reference for novices and pros alike. If I can keep the mice out of the cats’ paws I’ll follow Cory’s instructions for barbecuing them.

Andy

I just finished the book, and concur with Andy's view. If you enjoyed 98.6 Degrees, chances are you'll like this book. Lundin preaches preparation, while cautioning against paranoia. He also bursts a few bubbles, like living "off of the fat of the land" and over-emphasizing having a fully stocked armory at the expense of other preparation. He also suggests cooperating with others rather than playing
"Mountain Man". The overall views on survival and self-reliance expressed in his book are refreshing. I strongly recommend this book to anyone considering long-term preparedness. It's a bargain.

I'm about 50 pages in now, great read as his other book was.

The early part of the book does cover a lot of positive mental attitude stuff that is often overlooked in many books, and that part goes well with Deep Survival by Gonzales.