Deep survival

Deep Survival written by Laurence Gonzales delves into the psychology of survival. Subtitled Who Lives, Who Dies and Why, Gonzales deftly breaks down and analyzes the information he has gathered during 30 years of research.

His book is a pleasant mix of personal reflection as well as a wealth of experience around activities that claim the majority of our risk takers. Balance is the point of this book, Deep Survival blends the unlikely survivor tales with the astoundingly idiotic fatal mistakes. Gonzales sets out to discover what it means to survive and ultimately discovers that it is all contained within. From inexperienced young children surviving amazing disasters to the experienced combat proven soldiers taking foolish and ultimately fatal risks Deep Survival allows every reader the benefit of years of research and personal reflection that only Laurence Gonzales could provide.

All in all this was a great read with that constant yearning for the next page, the stories are clear and concise with a feeling of continuity often lost when dealing with issue of survival.