This astonishing book reveals the hidden side of survival by combining true stories, gripping scientific research, and the author's own adventures from U.S. military elite survival schools--perfect for fans of Freakonomics and The Tipping Point. "A must-read." --The New York Times Book Review 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? The fascinating, hopeful answers to these questions are found in The Survivors Club. You will discover your own Survivor IQ through a powerful Internet-based test called the Survivor Profiler. Developed exclusively for this book, the test analyzes your personality and generates a customized report on your top survivor strengths. There is no escaping life's inevitable struggles. But The Survivors Club can give you an edge when adversity strikes.
| ISBN | 9780446698856 |
| Autor(a) | Sherwood, Ben |
| Editora | Grand Central Publishing |
| Ano de edição | 2010 |
| Páginas | 400 |
| Acabamento | Brochura |
| Dimensões | 22,60 X 15,00 |